Water Properties

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What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

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Adhesion: The property of water that allows it to stick to other substances.

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What is the correct chemical formula for water?

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H₂O: The chemical formula representing one molecule of water, consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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Which characteristic of water allows a paperclip to remain floating on water?

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Surface Tension: The cohesive force between water molecules that creates a 'skin' on the surface, allowing light objects to float.

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What is an example of cohesion in water?

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Water sticking to water: This is the phenomenon where water molecules are attracted to each other.

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How many hydrogen atoms are in a water molecule?

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2: A water molecule (H₂O) contains two hydrogen atoms.

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

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What property of water allows it to dissolve many substances?

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Solvent Properties: Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

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What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

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Cohesion: The property that causes water molecules to be attracted to each other.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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It expands: Water expands when it freezes, which is why ice floats on liquid water.

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

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It moderates temperature: Water can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes, helping to regulate climate.