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 does polarity mean in the context of water?

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Polarity is a property of a system in which two points have opposite characteristics, such as charges (positive/negative) or magnetic poles.

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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 the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is one part of the Earth's system which contains all of the gases that surround the Earth.

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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 one water molecule to stick to other water molecules.

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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 hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the part of the Earth that includes all water, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the difference between solute and solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

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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.