Water Properties

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What is cohesion in water?

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Cohesion is the property of water that causes water molecules to be attracted to each other, leading to the formation of droplets.

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What is adhesion in water?

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Adhesion is the property of water that causes water molecules to be attracted to other substances, allowing water to stick to surfaces.

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the elastic tendency of water's surface, caused by cohesion, which allows it to resist external force.

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What is specific heat capacity?

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Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius. Water has a high specific heat capacity.

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Why does water have a high heat capacity?

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Water has a high heat capacity due to the hydrogen bonds between water molecules, which require more energy to break.

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, due to adhesion and cohesion.

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How does water's high heat capacity affect climate?

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Water's high heat capacity helps moderate Earth's temperature by absorbing and releasing heat slowly, preventing extreme temperature fluctuations.

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What role does water play as a solvent?

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Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid, facilitating chemical reactions.

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What is latent heat of vaporization?

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Latent heat of vaporization is the amount of heat required to convert water from liquid to gas without changing its temperature.

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How does water's polarity affect its properties?

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Water's polarity allows it to form hydrogen bonds, leading to unique properties such as high surface tension and solvent capabilities.