Bell Ringer 11/5: Properties of Water

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What is the molecular formula of water?

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H₂O

Front

Why is water known as a universal solvent?

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Because it dissolves most substances.

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What property of water allows it to regulate body temperature effectively?

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Water has a high capacity for heat.

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What term describes the attraction of water molecules to other substances?

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Adhesion

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What is cohesion in the context of water?

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Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules.

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What is the significance of water's high specific heat?

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It helps stabilize temperatures in organisms and environments.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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It expands and becomes less dense, allowing ice to float.

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What is capillary action?

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The ability of water to move through narrow spaces against gravity due to cohesion and adhesion.

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How does water's unusual crystalline structure affect its properties?

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It causes ice to be less dense than liquid water.

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What is surface tension in water?

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The cohesive force at the surface of water that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.