07:47 - 10:51
3m 4s
Hank explains why solid water is less dense than liquid water even though solids are typically more dense than liquids. He also discusses how the high heat capacity of water helps support life on Earth. He uses the bodily process of sweating to exemplify water's unique properties.
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