Water Properties and Acids and Bases

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What is cohesion?

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Cohesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to itself, such as water molecules attracting each other.

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What is adhesion?

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Adhesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to other materials, such as water molecules sticking to glass.

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to move up through narrow spaces against gravity, such as in a thin tube.

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the tightness across the surface of water that allows objects, like paper clips, to float.

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What is the pH of neutral substances like pure water?

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The pH of neutral substances like pure water is 7.

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What is polarity in water?

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Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge in water molecules, making one end slightly positive and the other slightly negative.

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How does water's high specific heat benefit the environment?

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Water's high specific heat allows it to absorb and retain heat, helping to regulate temperatures in the environment.

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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 significance of water's density?

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Water is less dense as a solid (ice) than as a liquid, allowing ice to float and insulate bodies of water.

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What is the role of water in chemical reactions?

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Water acts as a reactant or product in many chemical reactions, facilitating processes like photosynthesis.