Properties of Water Flashcard

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What property of water allows it to stick to other water molecules?

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Cohesive property

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Why is water considered a polar molecule?

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Because one side of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge and the other side has a slightly negative charge.

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What is the result of water's polarity?

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It allows water molecules to attract each other, forming hydrogen bonds

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What can be observed due to the cohesive property of water on a blade of grass?

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A water droplet

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What unique properties does water have due to hydrogen bonds?

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Ability to dissolve many substances and high heat capacity

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Why is water referred to as a universal solvent?

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It can dissolve more substances than any other liquid

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How does the high specific heat capacity of water benefit aquatic ecosystems?

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It helps regulate the temperature, providing a stable environment.

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What role does water's surface tension play in the environment?

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It allows insects to walk on the surface of water.

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Why does ice float in liquid water?

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Because the molecular structure of ice is less dense than that of liquid water.

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What kind of molecule is water considered to be?

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Polar molecule