Properties of Water

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What property of water allows small insects to walk on its surface?

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Surface tension is the property of water that allows small insects to walk on its surface.

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What is the term for the attraction of molecules of the same kind?

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Cohesion is the attraction of molecules of the same kind.

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Why does ice float on water?

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Ice floats on water because it is less dense than liquid water.

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What is the term for the attraction of water molecules to other surfaces?

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Adhesion is the attraction of water molecules to other surfaces.

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What is the main reason water has a high specific heat capacity?

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Water has a high specific heat capacity due to hydrogen bonding, which requires more energy to change its temperature.

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What is the term for the ability of water to move through narrow spaces against gravity?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to move through narrow spaces against gravity.

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What is the molecular structure of water?

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Water (H2O) consists of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom.

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What is the significance of water's polarity?

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Water's polarity allows it to dissolve many substances, making it a universal solvent.

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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 term for the amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent?

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Solubility is the term for the amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent.