Water Properties

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At what temperature does water boil?

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100° C

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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At what temperature does water freeze?

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0° C

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What is cohesion in the context of water?

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Water's ability to stick to itself.

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What does it mean that water is a polar molecule?

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It is a molecule with opposite charges on opposite ends.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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What type of bond is present in water molecules?

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Polar covalent bond.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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Water's ability to stick to other substances.

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Why is water known as the universal solvent?

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Because it can dissolve many substances due to its polarity.

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What is surface tension in water?

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The cohesive force at the surface of water that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

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How does temperature affect the density of water?

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Water is most dense at 4° C; it becomes less dense when it freezes.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is specific heat capacity, and how does it relate to water?

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Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance; water has a high specific heat capacity.