Unique Properties of Water Review

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What process allows water to move up through a plant from the roots to the leaves?

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Capillary Action

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Why does ice float on water?

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Because ice is less dense than liquid water.

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What type of molecule is water?

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Polar

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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Water's ability to stick to itself.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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Water's ability to stick to other substances.

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What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

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100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is the freezing point of water?

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0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is surface tension?

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The property of water that allows it to resist external force due to cohesive nature.

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What is the significance of water being a universal solvent?

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It can dissolve many substances, making it essential for life.

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What happens to water molecules when they freeze?

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They form a crystalline structure that is less dense than liquid water.