Properties of Water

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What does high specific heat mean?

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It requires more energy to change temperature.

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Why does ice float on liquid water?

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Because ice is less dense than liquid water.

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Which of the following is NOT a property of water?

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Contracts during freezing.

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What does the prefix 'hydro' mean?

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Water.

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What term describes water having partial positive and negative charges?

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Polarity.

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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The attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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The attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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What is surface tension?

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The cohesive force at the surface of water that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

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What is the significance of water being a good solvent?

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It can dissolve many ionic and polar substances, facilitating chemical reactions.

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

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It helps regulate temperature in aquatic ecosystems.