What is surface tension?
Water Properties

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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 cohesion in the context of water?
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Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules, exemplified by water sticking to water.
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What does it mean for a molecule to be polar?
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A polar molecule has a positive end and a negative end, like water (H2O).
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Why does ice float on water?
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Ice floats because water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than liquid water.
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Is water the universal solvent?
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False, water is not the universal solvent; it dissolves many substances but not all.
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What is adhesion?
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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances, such as water sticking to glass.
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What is 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 seen in plants.
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