Properties of Water

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What makes up a molecule of water?

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One atom of oxygen and two atoms of hydrogen.

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What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

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Adhesion.

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What is the ability of water to move upward, against gravity, through small openings?

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Capillary action.

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What is the term for a property of a system in which two points have opposite characteristics, such as charges?

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Polarity.

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Which end of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge?

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The hydrogen end.

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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 bonding.

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the property of water that allows it to resist external force due to cohesive forces between water molecules.

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What is the specific heat of water?

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Water has a high specific heat, meaning it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes significantly.

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What is the significance of water's polarity?

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Polarity allows water to dissolve many substances, making it a universal solvent.

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What is the role of water in biological systems?

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Water is essential for life, serving as a solvent, temperature regulator, and medium for biochemical reactions.