This document discusses water chemistry and the properties of water. It explains that water's unique properties are due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds between molecules. Hydrogen bonds give water high cohesion and adhesion, allowing it to act as a solvent and organize other molecules. Water has a high heat capacity and heat of vaporization, making it resistant to temperature changes. Its density is highest as a liquid, causing ice to float. Buffers help resist changes in pH when hydrogen or hydroxide ions are added to a solution.