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Properties of Water

QuestionAnswer
Polar Unequal sharing of electrons
Hydrogen bonding is the force that holds water molecules to each other and other objects (weak attractions)
Cohesion The tendency of water molecules to stick together because of hydrogen bonding.
Adhesion Water molecules sticking to something other than water due to attraction of charges.
Capillary action The tendency of water to move along the surface of a substance due to adhesion. Water molecules pull each other up.
Surface tension A special form of cohesion that causes the surface of water to resist rupture.
Universal solvent Water can dissolve many substances due to the partial changes within the water molecule.
Specific heat capacity Specific heat is the amount of heat energy needed to raise temperature of water. Water has a high specific heat.
Hydrophillic Substances that dissolve in water (water loving). Salt and sugar are hydrophillic because they can dissolve in water.
Hydrophobic Substances that do not dissolve in water (water fearing). Oils are hydrophobic and do not mix with water.
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