Properties of Water Review

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H₂O

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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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Describe COHESION.

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Water molecules attracted to other water molecules.

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How many hydrogens are in THREE molecules of H₂O?

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6

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Surface tension is caused by ...

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Strong cohesion between water molecules.

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What is the definition of adhesion?

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The attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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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 the significance of water being less dense as a solid?

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Ice floats on water, allowing aquatic life to survive in winter.

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What is the term for the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of water?

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Specific heat capacity.

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How does water's polarity affect its solvent properties?

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It allows water to dissolve ionic and polar substances.