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What is the term for water molecules sticking to each other?

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Cohesion

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Which property of water helps plants transport nutrients from roots to leaves?

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Adhesion

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What is the main reason water can dissolve many substances?

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Water is polar.

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

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Surface tension.

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What is the term for water molecules sticking to other surfaces?

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Adhesion.

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What is the definition of cohesion in relation to water?

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Cohesion is the property of water that allows water molecules to stick to each other.

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What is the definition of adhesion in relation to water?

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Adhesion is the property of water that allows water molecules to stick to other surfaces.

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Why is water considered a universal solvent?

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Because it can dissolve many substances due to its polarity.

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the property of water that allows it to resist external force, enabling insects to walk on its surface.

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How does water's polarity affect its interactions with other molecules?

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Water's polarity allows it to form hydrogen bonds with other polar molecules.