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Which type of bond is formed between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule?
Which type of bond is formed between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule?
What causes the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule to have a partial positive charge?
What causes the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule to have a partial positive charge?
Why is water considered a polar molecule?
Why is water considered a polar molecule?
What property of water allows it to dissolve ions and polar molecules?
What property of water allows it to dissolve ions and polar molecules?
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What property of water allows it to flow well and form an unbroken column in xylem vessels?
What property of water allows it to flow well and form an unbroken column in xylem vessels?
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Which property of water allows it to buffer changes in temperature?
Which property of water allows it to buffer changes in temperature?
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Why does ice float on water?
Why does ice float on water?
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Why is water's high specific heat capacity important for aquatic organisms?
Why is water's high specific heat capacity important for aquatic organisms?
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