Properties of Water

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What is Adhesion in the context of water properties?

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Adhesion is the ability of water molecules to stick to other surfaces.

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What property of water allows a lizard to run across its surface?

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Surface tension allows a lizard to run across water.

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True or False: Ice is less dense than water.

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True.

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What water phenomenon is observed when water curves at the edges of a container?

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The Meniscus.

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What type of bond exists within a water molecule?

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Water molecules have polar covalent bonds.

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What is Cohesion in relation to water?

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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules, which allows them to stick together.

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How does temperature affect the density of water?

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As water cools, it becomes denser until it reaches 4°C; below this temperature, it becomes less dense.

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

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Water's high specific heat allows it to absorb and release large amounts of heat without significant temperature changes, stabilizing climates.

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What is the role of water as a solvent?

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Water is known as the 'universal solvent' because it can dissolve many substances, facilitating chemical reactions.

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What is the importance of water's polarity?

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Water's polarity allows it to form hydrogen bonds, which are crucial for many of its unique properties.