Properties of Water Review

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What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen.

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Why is water so good at dissolving so many substances?

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It is polar.

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Why does ice float?

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As water freezes, the molecules move farther apart (expands) and the density decreases.

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When salt is mixed with water, what is salt considered?

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Salt is the solute.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O.

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What property of water allows it to have a high specific heat?

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Hydrogen bonding.

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonds.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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

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It helps regulate temperature in the environment.

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What does it mean for water to be a universal solvent?

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It can dissolve many substances due to its polarity.