What makes water a universal solvent?
Water Properties

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1.
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Water is a universal solvent because it dissolves most substances.
2.
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What type of molecule is water?
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Water is a polar covalent molecule.
3.
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What is the significance of water's high specific heat?
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Water's high specific heat helps regulate temperature, preventing drastic changes that could harm sensitive organisms.
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Which part of a water molecule carries a positive charge?
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The hydrogen atoms in a water molecule carry a positive charge.
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What are hydrogen bonds?
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Hydrogen bonds are attractions between a slightly positive hydrogen atom in a polar molecule and a negatively charged atom.
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Why does ice float on water?
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Ice floats on water because it is less dense than liquid water.
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What is cohesion in relation to water?
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Cohesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to itself, leading to surface tension.
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