Properties of Water

Front

What property of water allows for water to act as a temperature regulator for the world?

Back

High Specific Heat

Front

When water molecules stick easily to other water molecules, this is called what?

Back

Cohesion

Front

The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.

Back

Surface Tension

Front

Water has an unusually high specific heat. What does this mean?

Back

A large amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of water.

Front

What property of water causes Alka-Seltzer tablets to dissolve?

Back

Universal Solvent

Front

Define Cohesion in the context of water.

Back

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

Front

What is Surface Tension?

Back

Surface tension is the elastic tendency of a fluid surface that makes it acquire the least surface area possible.

Front

Explain the term 'Universal Solvent' as it relates to water.

Back

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

Front

What does 'Expansion Upon Freezing' mean in relation to water?

Back

It means that water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than liquid water.

Front

How does water's high specific heat benefit aquatic ecosystems?

Back

It helps maintain stable temperatures in aquatic environments, protecting organisms from temperature fluctuations.