Properties of Water

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What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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Water molecules attracted to other substances.

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Why can water striders walk across the surface of water without falling through?

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They are light enough so they don't break the hydrogen bonds holding the water molecules together.

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Why is water so good at dissolving many substances?

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It is polar.

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What is surface tension?

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The force that allows insects to walk on water without sinking.

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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Water molecules attracted to other water molecules.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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It becomes less dense and expands.

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What is capillary action?

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The ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces.

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What is the significance of water's polarity?

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It allows water to dissolve many substances and form hydrogen bonds.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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100 degrees Celsius at sea level.