Water

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What is water's high heat capacity?

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Water can absorb a lot of heat without changing temperature quickly.

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What is a polar molecule?

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A molecule with opposite ends that have slightly opposite electric charges.

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What is adhesion in water?

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Adhesion is when water is attracted to other substances.

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What does it mean to share electrons?

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Atoms in covalent bonds share electrons with each other.

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What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen.

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What is cohesion in water?

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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules.

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the strong attraction between water molecules at the surface.

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to move up through narrow spaces.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves other substances.

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What is a hydrogen bond?

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A weak bond between a hydrogen atom and another atom.