Properties of Water

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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, crucial for water movement from roots to leaves in plants.

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True or False: Water can bounce on water because of surface tension.

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True

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What is the term for the attraction between molecules of the same substance?

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Cohesion.

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Why do water droplets take a spherical shape?

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Water droplets take a spherical shape due to cohesion, which causes water molecules to be attracted to each other.

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What causes water droplets to stick to each other when added to a surface?

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Cohesion causes water droplets to stick to each other.

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What is Adhesion?

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Adhesion is the attraction between molecules of different substances, such as water molecules sticking to a glass surface.

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What is Surface Tension?

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Surface tension is the elastic tendency of a fluid surface that makes it acquire the least surface area possible, allowing small objects to float on water.

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What is the significance of Water's High Specific Heat?

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Water's high specific heat allows it to absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes, helping to regulate climate and maintain stable temperatures in organisms.

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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, a medium for chemical reactions, and a means of transporting nutrients and waste.

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What is Solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as salt dissolving in water.