Thermal conductivity of water increasing with temperature

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The thermal conductivity of water increases with temperature, which is contrary to the behavior of most liquids and solids. This phenomenon is attributed to the unique hydrogen bonding structure of water, which enhances its ability to transfer heat as temperature rises. While many metals exhibit increased thermal conductivity with temperature, water's behavior is distinct due to its molecular characteristics.

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The thermal conductivity of most solids and liquids decreases with increasing temperature, but water is an anomaly because it actually increases with increasing temperature. I don't understand why though. I suppose it is something about the material itself and its hydrogen bonding, but not sure why it is like this.

Liquids should transfer heat from collisions, and I don't see why water would be any different.
 
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I was under the impression that most metals have an increase in thermal conductivity with an increase in temperature.
 
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