What allows a water strider to skate on the surface of a pond?
Properties of Water

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1.
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Hydrogen bonds between water molecules result in stronger cohesion at the surface (surface tension).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a molecule with electrically charged areas called?
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Polar molecule.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which type of substance is least likely to dissolve in water?
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Nonpolar fats and oils.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What types of substances does water, as a universal solvent, dissolve well?
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Ionic compounds and other polar molecules.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What characteristic of water allows a paperclip to float on its surface?
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Surface tension due to cohesion.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define cohesion in the context of water properties.
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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding, leading to surface tension.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define adhesion in the context of water properties.
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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances, allowing water to climb up surfaces.
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