Properties of Water

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What property of water allows ice to float on liquid water?

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Ice is less dense than water.

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Which property of water explains why water molecules stick together?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What is the term for the ability of water to move through small spaces, like in plants?

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Capillary action.

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What are the three states of water that exist naturally on Earth?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is specific heat in relation to water?

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Water has a high specific heat, meaning it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes.

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Why does water have a high surface tension?

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Due to the hydrogen bonds between water molecules.

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What is the unique property of water that allows it to dissolve many substances?

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Water is a polar molecule.

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How does water's specific heat affect climate?

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It helps moderate temperatures, making coastal areas milder.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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It expands and becomes less dense.

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Why is water called the 'universal solvent'?

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Because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.