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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Why does ice float on water?

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Ice floats on water because water expands when it freezes, making it less dense than liquid water.

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Which property of water allows it to form droplets when in liquid form?

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Cohesion: The property of water that causes molecules to stick together, forming droplets.

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Why is water considered a universal solvent?

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Water is a universal solvent because it dissolves most substances due to its polar nature.

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

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Water's high heat capacity allows large bodies of water to maintain stable temperatures, preventing rapid fluctuations.

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Define cohesion in the context of water properties.

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Cohesion: The attraction between water molecules that causes them to stick together.

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Define adhesion in the context of water properties.

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Adhesion: The attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, due to adhesion and cohesion.

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How does water's polarity contribute to its properties?

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Water's polarity allows it to form hydrogen bonds, leading to unique properties like high surface tension and solvent capabilities.

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What role does surface tension play in water?

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Surface tension allows water to resist external force, enabling small objects to float and insects to walk on its surface.