Answer – B (Electrons)
When atoms combine, their nucleons fuse to produce a new nucleus and interactions occur between their electrons, particularly the outer valence electrons. The interaction between the outer valence electrons of the combining atoms forms bonds between them.
Answer is B. You can tell that from the table.
Answer: D.) It allows water to resist freezing and thawing cycles.
The ability of the water molecule to absorb and retain heat is called as heat capacity of water, because of this property the temperature of water remains the same for long, irrespective of the external environment. It allows water to resist freezing and thawing cycles because water molecules will resist change in it's temperature. This temperature regulation will prevent instant heating and cooling, hence, will provide suitable environment for the survival of marine organisms.
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