Vertebrate Animals Rely on Movement of Sodium Ions in and Out

Multiple Choice

Vertebrate animals rely on movement of sodium ions in and out of nerve cells to transmit nerve impulses.Which property of water is relevant to this function, and why?

A) Water's strong adhesive properties, because this property explains the attraction between water and other substances
B) Water's changing density with temperature, because this property allows water to move as it heats up
C) Water's polarity, because this property makes it an effective solvent for charged particles
D) Water's high surface tension, because this property allows water to act as a surface that cannot be penetrated easily
E) Water's strong cohesive properties, because this property explains the attraction between water and itself