Question

how does the shape and chemical characteristics of water allow it to have many properties that make it significant to living things?

Answer 1

Answer:

The hydrogen bonds between water molecules give water the ability to hold heat better than many other substances. Water's cohesive forces allow for the property of surface tension. All of these unique properties of water are important in the chemistry of living organisms

Explanation:

Water molecules are polar, so they form hydrogen bonds. This gives water unique properties, such as a relatively high boiling point, high specific heat, cohesion, adhesion and density.