Properties of Water

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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 does a high specific heat mean?

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It requires more energy to change temperature: Water can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes.

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What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and Oxygen: Water is a compound formed by these two elements.

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What property of water allows it to flow against gravity?

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Capillary Action: The ability of water to move up through narrow spaces against gravity.

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What is Capillary Action?

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The property of water that allows it to move up a thin tube (or the stem of a plant) by itself.

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What is Cohesion in water?

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Cohesion: The property of water that allows water molecules to stick to each other.

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What is Polarity in water?

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Polarity: Water molecules have a positive and a negative end, making them attract to other polar substances.

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What is Surface Tension?

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Surface Tension: The property of water that allows it to resist external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules.

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Why does ice float on water?

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Because ice is less dense than liquid water, allowing it to float.

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

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It helps regulate temperature in environments, making it stable for living organisms.