Properties of Water

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What is the unique property of water that allows it to exist in three states: solid, liquid, and gas?

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Water is found naturally as solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Why does ice float on water?

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Ice is less dense than water.

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What property of water allows small insects to walk on its surface?

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Surface tension.

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What shape do ice molecules form that contributes to its lower density?

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Hexagonal structure.

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What is the term for the ability of water to dissolve many substances?

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Solubility.

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What is the term for the attraction between water molecules that leads to surface tension?

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Cohesion.

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What is the term for the attraction between water molecules and other substances?

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Adhesion.

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

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It helps regulate temperature in the environment.

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What is capillary action in relation to water?

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The ability of water to move through narrow spaces against gravity.

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What is the term for the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4