Properties of Water

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What property of water allows it to be such a versatile solvent that it is often called the 'universal solvent'?

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Polarity and cohesion.

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Which types of compounds dissolve easily in water?

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Polar and Ionic compounds.

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What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

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Adhesion.

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What property of water helps to moderate Earth's temperature?

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Specific heat capacity.

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Why do large bodies of water not quickly fluctuate in temperature?

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Water has a high heat capacity.

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What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

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Cohesion.

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How does water's polarity affect its interactions with other molecules?

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Water's polarity allows it to interact with and dissolve other polar and ionic substances.

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What is the significance of water's high specific heat capacity in environmental science?

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It helps regulate climate and maintain stable temperatures in aquatic environments.

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What is the difference between adhesion and cohesion in the context of water?

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Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules, while adhesion refers to the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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How does the structure of water molecules contribute to its unique properties?

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The bent shape and polar covalent bonds create a partial positive and negative charge, leading to hydrogen bonding.