Unit 4 Properties of Water Vocabulary

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Density

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How closely packed a substance is.

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Solubility of Salt, Sand, and Flour in Water

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Salt is the most soluble.

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Most Soluble Substance at 0 ºC

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NaNO3 is the most soluble.

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Elements that Make Up Water

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Hydrogen and oxygen.

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Property of Water that Helps Maintain Homeostasis

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Specific heat capacity.

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Cohesion

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

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Adhesion

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The property of water that allows it to stick to other substances.

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Surface Tension

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The property of water that allows it to resist external force due to cohesive forces.

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Specific Heat Capacity of Water

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Water has a high specific heat capacity, meaning it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes.

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Water as a Universal Solvent

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Water can dissolve many substances due to its polarity.