Properties of Water

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What is the chemical symbol of water?

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H2O

Front

What property of water allows blood to transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?

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Universal Solvent

Front

What property of water results in the accumulation of small amounts of water into larger bodies like rivers and lakes?

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Cohesive Behavior

Front

True or False: Hydrogen bonds are very weak, which allows for many of the chemical characteristics found in water.

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False

Front

What characteristic of water is demonstrated by its ability to form hydrogen bonds?

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Polarity

Front

Define Cohesion in the context of water.

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Cohesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to itself, resulting in surface tension.

Front

Define Adhesion in the context of water.

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Adhesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to other substances.

Front

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

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It allows water to moderate temperature changes, making it stable for aquatic life.

Front

Explain the term 'Universal Solvent' as it relates to water.

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Water is called the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

Front

What is the effect of water's expansion upon freezing?

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It causes ice to be less dense than liquid water, allowing it to float.