Water Properties

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What is the term for water's ability to defy gravity and climb up a tube?

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Capillary Action

Front

What characteristic of water allows a paperclip to remain floating on water when gently placed on top?

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Surface Tension

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What is the molecular structure of water, H2O?

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Water consists of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom.

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Why does ice float on water?

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Ice floats because water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than liquid water.

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What is the reason that ice is less dense than liquid water?

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Ice is less dense than liquid water due to the arrangement of water molecules in a crystalline structure.

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

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Water's high specific heat capacity allows it to absorb and store large amounts of heat without significant temperature changes.

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How does water's polarity contribute to its solvent properties?

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Water's polarity allows it to dissolve many ionic and polar substances, making it an excellent solvent.

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What is the term for the energy required to change water from a liquid to a gas?

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Latent Heat of Vaporization.

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What is the effect of temperature on the density of water?

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As temperature increases, the density of water decreases until it reaches 4°C, after which it begins to decrease further.

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What is the role of hydrogen bonds in water's unique properties?

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Hydrogen bonds contribute to water's high surface tension, high specific heat, and its ability to dissolve many substances.