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Review Water Properties

Review Water Properties

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Biology

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the specific heat of water?

Back

Water has a high specific heat, meaning it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes significantly.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does water regulate body temperature?

Back

Water absorbs a lot of heat, but only increases a little in temperature, helping to cool the body through sweating.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to organisms if water had a low specific heat?

Back

Organisms that are sensitive to changes in temperature would die.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do large bodies of water not fluctuate in temperature quickly?

Back

Large bodies of water have a high heat capacity, which allows them to absorb and retain heat.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of a water molecule has a negative charge?

Back

The Oxygen atom has a negative charge.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does ice float on water?

Back

Ice floats because water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than liquid water.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of hydrogen bonds in water?

Back

Hydrogen bonds create cohesion and surface tension in water, allowing it to form droplets.

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