Amoeba Sisters Property of Water

Front

What is the process by which sweating helps cool the body?

Back

Evaporation

Front

How does evaporation contribute to the cooling of animals?

Back

It removes heat from the body as water changes from liquid to gas.

Front

Describe the shape of a water molecule.

Back

V-shaped or bent.

Front

What property of water allows it to dissolve many substances?

Back

Polarity.

Front

What happens to the density of water when it freezes?

Back

It becomes less dense.

Front

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

Back

Because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

Front

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

Back

It helps regulate temperature in the environment and in organisms.

Front

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

Back

It allows water to form hydrogen bonds with other polar molecules.

Front

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

Back

As temperature decreases, water becomes denser until it freezes.

Front

What role does water play in biological systems?

Back

It serves as a medium for biochemical reactions and helps transport nutrients.