Properties of Water and Their Effects

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Adhesive

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The property of water that allows water molecules to stick to other surfaces.

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What unique property of water prevents lakes from freezing solid in winter?

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Water expands and becomes less dense when it freezes.

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What allows water striders to walk on water?

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Surface tension.

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What is the only substance with a neutral pH of 7?

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Water.

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What property allows water to move through plant roots?

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Capillary action.

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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The property of water that allows water molecules to stick to each other.

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

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It helps regulate temperature in the environment.

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What is polarity in water molecules?

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Water molecules have a partial positive charge on one side and a partial negative charge on the other.

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What is surface tension?

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The cohesive force at the surface of water that allows it to resist external force.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water, because it can dissolve many substances.