Properties of Water

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What is cohesion?

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Water's ability to stick to itself.

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What is the reason large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature?

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Water has a high heat capacity.

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Why does water move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

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Capillary action pulls the water molecules like a chain.

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Why does ice float on liquid water?

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Because water's solid form is less dense than its liquid form.

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What property explains why sweating cools you down?

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Water has a high heat of vaporization.

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What is adhesion?

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Water's ability to stick to other substances.

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What is the significance of water being a polar molecule?

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It allows water to dissolve many substances, making it a good solvent.

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What is surface tension?

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The cohesive force between liquid molecules at the surface, allowing it to resist external force.

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How does water's high specific heat affect climate?

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It helps moderate temperatures in coastal areas.

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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.