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What is the primary reason why water has a higher surface tension than most other liquids?
What is the primary reason why water has a higher surface tension than most other liquids?
- Water molecules are more polar than other liquid molecules.
- Water molecules are smaller than other liquid molecules.
- Water molecules have stronger intermolecular forces (hydrogen bonds) than other liquid molecules. (correct)
- Water molecules are less dense than other liquid molecules.
How does the specific heat of water contribute to the moderation of Earth's climate?
How does the specific heat of water contribute to the moderation of Earth's climate?
- It causes water to evaporate readily, cooling the surrounding environment.
- It allows water to absorb large amounts of heat without significant temperature changes. (correct)
- It makes water a good solvent for various substances, facilitating chemical reactions.
- It creates a neutral pH environment, essential for biological processes.
Which property of water is responsible for the phenomenon of evaporative cooling?
Which property of water is responsible for the phenomenon of evaporative cooling?
- Density
- Polarity (correct)
- High specific heat
- Surface tension
What is the primary reason why lakes do not freeze solid during winter?
What is the primary reason why lakes do not freeze solid during winter?
Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of water's ability to act as a universal solvent?
Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of water's ability to act as a universal solvent?
How does the neutral pH of water contribute to its importance for life?
How does the neutral pH of water contribute to its importance for life?
Which of the following is NOT a property of water discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a property of water discussed in the text?
What is the main reason water can act as a universal solvent?
What is the main reason water can act as a universal solvent?
What type of bond is formed between the atoms in a water molecule?
What type of bond is formed between the atoms in a water molecule?
Why is water considered a polar molecule?
Why is water considered a polar molecule?
Which of these is NOT a property of water attributed to hydrogen bonding?
Which of these is NOT a property of water attributed to hydrogen bonding?
What is the main reason why water expands when it freezes?
What is the main reason why water expands when it freezes?
How does cohesion contribute to the transport of water in plants?
How does cohesion contribute to the transport of water in plants?
What property of water allows it to act as a universal solvent?
What property of water allows it to act as a universal solvent?
Which of the following is NOT an unusual property of water?
Which of the following is NOT an unusual property of water?
Which property of water helps moderate Earth's temperature?
Which property of water helps moderate Earth's temperature?
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Water's Structure
Water's Structure
Water is made of 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom.
Polarity of Water
Polarity of Water
Water is a polar molecule with a negative side (O) and a positive side (H).
Covalent Bond
Covalent Bond
A bond where atoms share electrons, holding water molecules together.
Hydrogen Bonds
Hydrogen Bonds
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Cohesion
Cohesion
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Adhesion
Adhesion
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High Specific Heat
High Specific Heat
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Universal Solvent
Universal Solvent
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Surface Tension
Surface Tension
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Specific Heat
Specific Heat
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Evaporative Cooling
Evaporative Cooling
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Density of Water
Density of Water
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Neutral pH
Neutral pH
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Moderate Temperatures
Moderate Temperatures
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Study Notes
Water Properties
- Water is a polar molecule, meaning one side is slightly positive and the other side is slightly negative.
- Hydrogen atoms have a slightly positive charge, and oxygen atoms have a slightly negative charge.
- This polarity allows water molecules to form hydrogen bonds with each other.
- Hydrogen bonds are weak attractions between the positive hydrogen of one water molecule and the negative oxygen of another water molecule.
- Water's hydrogen bonds are responsible for many of its unique properties.
Cohesion and Adhesion
- Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules.
- Cohesion allows water to resist gravity. This is essential for the transport of water in plants.
- Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.
- Adhesion helps water "stick" to other surfaces, like the walls of plant vessels.
High Specific Heat
- Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
- Water has a high specific heat, meaning it takes a lot of energy to change its temperature.
- This helps to moderate temperatures on Earth, preventing dramatic fluctuations that could be harmful to life.
Density
- Water's density is greatest at 4°C.
- As water cools below 4°C, it expands.
- This unique property allows aquatic life to survive in freezing temperatures because ice forms on top of the water, insulating the water below.
Universal Solvent
- Water is a universal solvent because it can dissolve many different substances.
- Water's polarity allows it to surround and dissolve charged ions and polar molecules.
- This is essential for many biological processes, as most biochemical reactions occur in water-based solutions.
Neutral pH
- pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution.
- Water has a neutral pH of 7.
- This property is important because most biological processes occur in a neutral pH range.
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