Properties of Water

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What is a polar molecule?

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A molecule that has an opposite electrical charge on each end, such as water.

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What is adhesion in the context of water?

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The attraction of water molecules to other substances.

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What process forms tiny water droplets from water vapor?

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Condensation.

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What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen.

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What causes surface tension in water?

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Strong cohesion between water molecules.

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What is cohesion in the context of water?

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The attraction between water molecules.

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What is capillary action?

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The ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces.

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

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It allows water to absorb a lot of heat before changing temperature, stabilizing climates.

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What is the role of hydrogen bonds in water?

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They are weak attractions between the hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the oxygen atom of another, contributing to water's unique properties.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.