Water flashcard

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What allows water strider bugs to walk on water?

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Surface tension created by water's cohesive properties.

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What role does water play in maintaining homeostasis?

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It participates in chemical reactions and helps maintain constant internal conditions.

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How does capillary action assist plants in survival?

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It transports water from roots to leaves through vascular tissue.

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What causes surface tension in water?

Back

Stronger hydrogen bonds among surface molecules due to fewer neighboring molecules.

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What happens when sugar dissolves in water?

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Water forms a shell around the polar molecules.

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Define cohesion in the context of water.

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

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Define adhesion in the context of water.

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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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

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It helps regulate temperature in organisms and environments.

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Explain the concept of density in relation to water.

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Ice is less dense than liquid water, allowing it to float.

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What is the pH level of pure water?

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The pH level of pure water is 7, indicating neutrality.