Properties of Water & pH Review

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What property of water allows small insects to walk on its surface without breaking it?

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The insects are light enough so that they do not break the hydrogen bonds holding the water molecules together.

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What is the pH of pure water?

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7

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What is pure water classified as?

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A neutral substance.

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What is a molecule called when it has an opposite electrical charge on each end?

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Polar molecule.

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What is the term for a liquid that dissolves substances?

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Solvent.

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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 relation to water?

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Cohesion is the property that allows water molecules to stick to each other due to hydrogen bonding.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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

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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 and organisms.

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What is the role of hydrogen bonds in water?

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Hydrogen bonds are responsible for water's unique properties, including its high surface tension and specific heat.