Properties of Water Review Flashcardizz

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What allows water striders to walk on water without breaking the surface?

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Water striders are light enough not to break the hydrogen bonds holding the water molecules together.

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Why does ice float in water?

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Ice floats in water because it is less dense than liquid water.

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What is the term for water's ability to dissolve many substances, like lemonade powder?

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Universal solvent.

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What is the term for water's ability to stick to other surfaces, like glass?

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Adhesion.

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What is the tendency of molecules of the same kind to stick to one another called?

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Cohesion.

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What property of water allows it to have a high specific heat?

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Water's hydrogen bonds require a lot of energy to break, allowing it to absorb heat without a significant temperature change.

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What is surface tension in water?

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Surface tension is the cohesive force at the surface of water that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces against gravity, due to adhesion and cohesion.

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How does water's polarity affect its interactions with other molecules?

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Water's polarity allows it to form hydrogen bonds with other polar molecules, making it a good solvent.

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What is the significance of water's high heat of vaporization?

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Water's high heat of vaporization allows it to absorb a lot of heat before it evaporates, which helps regulate temperature.

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