Properties of Water

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a liquid that dissolves substances or the substance in which the solute dissolves.

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What percentage of water on Earth is salt water?

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97% of water on Earth is salt water.

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What is the charge of the oxygen atom in a water molecule?

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The oxygen atom is negatively charged and the hydrogen atoms are positively charged.

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What is specific heat?

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Specific heat is the energy needed to heat a substance by a particular amount.

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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Cohesion is the force that holds molecules of a single substance together, allowing water molecules to stick to each other.

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What is adhesion?

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

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What is the universal solvent?

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

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level.

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the property of water that allows it to resist an external force due to the cohesive nature of its molecules.