What is the specific heat of water?
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Water has a high specific heat, meaning it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes significantly.
2.
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How does water regulate body temperature?
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Water absorbs a lot of heat, but only increases a little in temperature, helping to cool the body through sweating.
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What happens to organisms if water had a low specific heat?
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Organisms that are sensitive to changes in temperature would die.
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Why do large bodies of water not fluctuate in temperature quickly?
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Large bodies of water have a high heat capacity, which allows them to absorb and retain heat.
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What part of a water molecule has a negative charge?
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The Oxygen atom has a negative charge.
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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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What is the role of hydrogen bonds in water?
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Hydrogen bonds create cohesion and surface tension in water, allowing it to form droplets.
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