Properties of Water

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What does 'adhesive' mean in the context of water?

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Adhesive means the water molecules stick to other surfaces.

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What allows water striders to walk on water?

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Surface tension.

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What is the term for the tightness across the surface of water that enables objects to float?

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Surface tension.

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What is capillary action key for in plants?

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Water moving from roots to leaves in plants.

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Why were you able to stretch the water with a toothpick?

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Because of adhesion.

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules, causing them to stick to each other.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve many substances.

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What is polarity in water molecules?

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Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms joined by the bond, making water molecules have a positive and a negative end.

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How does surface tension affect small objects on water?

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Surface tension creates a 'skin' on the water's surface that can support small objects.

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What role does specific heat play in water?

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Specific heat is the amount of heat required to change the temperature of water, allowing it to moderate temperature changes.