Properties of Water

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What is hydrogen bonding?

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A weak attraction between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to an electronegative atom and another electronegative atom.

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What is cohesive behavior in water?

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The tendency of water molecules to stick to each other due to hydrogen bonding, which allows water to form droplets and enables surface tension.

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What is adhesive strength in water?

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The ability of water molecules to stick to other substances, which helps in processes like capillarity.

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Why does ice float on water?

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Ice is less dense than liquid water due to the arrangement of water molecules in a solid state.

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What is specific heat?

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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Why is water's high specific heat important for life?

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It helps regulate temperature in environments, preventing drastic temperature changes that could harm living organisms.

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What is heat capacity?

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The ability of a substance to absorb heat without a significant change in temperature.

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What role does water play in plant life?

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Water is essential for photosynthesis, nutrient transport, and maintaining cell structure in plants.

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What is capillarity?

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The ability of water to move through narrow spaces against gravity, due to cohesive and adhesive forces.

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How does water's solvent property benefit living organisms?

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Water can dissolve many substances, allowing for nutrient transport and chemical reactions necessary for life.