What is the high heat capacity of water?
Properties of Water

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Water can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes significantly, which helps regulate temperatures in the environment.
2.
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Why do large bodies of water have stable temperatures?
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Because of water's high heat capacity, they do not fluctuate quickly in temperature.
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What is adhesion in the context of water?
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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances, allowing water to spread on surfaces.
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What are the two elements that make up water?
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Hydrogen and oxygen.
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Why does ice float on water?
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Ice is less dense than liquid water because it expands when it freezes.
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What is cohesion in water?
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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules, which allows them to stick together.
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What is surface tension?
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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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