Subatomic Particles and Water Properties

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What is surface tension?

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

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What are hydrogen bonds?

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Hydrogen bonds are attractions between water molecules that occur due to the polarity of water.

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Define cohesion in the context of water.

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Cohesion is water's ability to stick to itself, which is a result of hydrogen bonding.

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What subatomic particles are found in the nucleus and have no charge?

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Neutrons are the subatomic particles found in the nucleus that have no charge.

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How many atoms compose each element of the periodic table?

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Each element of the periodic table is composed of 1 atom.

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What is adhesion?

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Adhesion is the ability of water to stick to other substances.

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Explain capillary action.

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Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, often due to adhesion and cohesion.

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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 in a water molecule, leading to a partial positive charge on hydrogen and a partial negative charge on oxygen.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.