Properties of Water

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What are the unique properties of water?

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1. Water has a high heat capacity. 2. Frozen water (ice) floats on liquid water. 3. Water molecules exhibit cohesion and adhesion due to hydrogen bonding.

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How many hydrogen atoms are in a water molecule?

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2 hydrogen atoms.

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Which types of compounds dissolve easily in water?

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Polar and Ionic compounds.

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Why do large bodies of water not quickly fluctuate in temperature?

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Because water has a high heat capacity.

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What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen.

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

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It helps regulate temperature in the environment and organisms.

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonds.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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Why does ice float on water?

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Ice is less dense than liquid water due to the arrangement of hydrogen bonds.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.