The Water Cycle, Water Distribution, and Properties of Water

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What is adhesion?

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Adhesion is the property of water that describes its attraction to other substances, allowing it to stick to surfaces.

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What two elements make up water?

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Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O).

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What is high surface tension in water?

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High surface tension is a property of water that allows it to resist external force due to the cohesive nature of its molecules, causing water to bead up on surfaces.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What are hydrogen bonds?

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Hydrogen bonds are weak attractions that occur between the positive end of one water molecule and the negative end of another, contributing to water's unique properties.

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What is cohesion?

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Cohesion is the property of water that describes the attraction between water molecules, allowing them to stick together.

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces against gravity, due to adhesion and cohesion.

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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, making it essential for life.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.