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Water Properties

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What is a polarity/polar molecule? Why polar molecules cohere together so well? A polar molecule is a water molecule that has a positive and negative side. Because the positive and negative sides bond.
What is the chemical symbol for water and what does it stand for? Which sides are positively charge and which are negative? H2O. Hydrogen 2 and oxygen 1. Oxygen is negative and hydrogen is positive.
What is a solvent and why is water the universal solvent? A liquid that dissolves substances. Because water dissolves many substances from polarity.
What is the definition of cohesion? The property that holds molecules of the same substance together.
Whats the definition of adhesion? The property that holds molecules of different substances together.
Whats the difference between cohesion and adhesion? One sticks to other substances one doesn't
Whats the % of fresh water and salt water? Fresh 3% Salt 97%
Why is fresh water so important to the economic health of developing countries? Because fresh water is needed to grow crops/food
Why does ice float? Because ice is less dense than liquid water.
Put in order from least to greatest found on earth land salt water and fresh water? Salt water, Land, Fresh Water.
What are 4 main ways water is used on earth? Influencing Weather- Otherwise we wouldn't have rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Earth's Surface- Water makes mountains, rocks and many more earth features. Supporting Life- We need it to live. Supporting Human Activities- So we can have industrial stf
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