Properties of Water

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Universal Solvent property of water?
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Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid. This property is crucial for biological processes, as it allows nutrients, gases, and waste products to be transported in and out of cells.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does Cohesive Behavior mean in relation to water?
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Cohesive behavior refers to the tendency of water molecules to stick to each other due to hydrogen bonding. This property is responsible for phenomena like surface tension.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Adhesion in the context of water?
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Adhesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to other substances. This is important for processes like capillary action, where water moves through narrow spaces.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain the property of Expansion Upon Freezing in water.
Back
Water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than liquid water. This is why ice floats, and it has significant ecological implications for aquatic life.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Polarity in water molecules?
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Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms joined by the bond. Water molecules have a partial positive charge on one side and a partial negative charge on the other, leading to hydrogen bonding.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does water's High Specific Heat affect the environment?
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Water's high specific heat means it can absorb a lot of heat without a significant change in temperature. This property helps regulate temperatures in the environment and within organisms.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do Hydrogen Bonds play in water's properties?
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Hydrogen bonds are weak attractions between water molecules that contribute to water's unique properties, such as high surface tension, cohesion, and the ability to moderate temperature.
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