Properties of Water

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What property of water allows insects to walk on top of the surface of a pond?

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Surface tension.

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What is a water molecule made up of?

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Two hydrogen and one oxygen.

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Why is water considered a polar molecule?

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It has a positively charged end and a negatively charged end.

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What is the term for water moving up a drink straw or a sponge absorbing water?

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Capillary action.

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What do we call it when water molecules stick to other water molecules?

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Cohesion.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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It is the property of water that allows it 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.

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What is the term for the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is the term for the process of water changing from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water is used as a reactant to produce glucose and oxygen.

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