Water Properties Flashcard

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

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About 70%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Why is water referred to as the universal solvent?

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It dissolves many substances

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What property of water allows it to climb up plant roots and stems?

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Adhesion

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How does water's high heat capacity affect aquatic life?

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It prevents water bodies from heating up quickly

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What happens to water's density when it freezes?

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It decreases

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What type of bond is primarily responsible for the unique properties of water?

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Hydrogen bond

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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It expands

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Why is water often called the "universal solvent"?

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It can dissolve more substances than any other liquid

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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How does hydrogen bonding in water contribute to its high specific heat capacity?

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Hydrogen bonds store heat, releasing it slowly as they break.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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How does surface tension benefit small organisms like water striders?

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It enables them to walk on the water surface without sinking.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept