2.5- Properties of water

Question 1

Cohesion Definition

Answer 1

the sticking together of particles of the same substance

Question 2

Adhesion Definition

Answer 2

the binding or attraction between dissimilar molecules,

Question 3

Solvent Definition

Answer 3

the liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution

Question 4

Specific Heat Definition

Answer 4

the amount of energy it takes to heat up 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius

Question 5

Heat of Vaporization Definition

Answer 5

the energy it take for 1 gram of water to evaporate to become water vapor- hydrogen bonds must be completely broken

Question 6

Name all 5 properties of water

Answer 6

-cohesion & adhesion
-solvent
-Ice
-High Specific Heat
- Heat of Vaporization

Question 7

How is Cohesion & Adhesion benefit to living things

Answer 7

Cohesion & Adhesion create surface tension

Question 8

How is Heat of Vaporization benefit to living things

Answer 8

An example of heat of vaporization is sweating and sweating allows organisms to regulate their body temperature

Question 9

How is Solvent benefit to living things

Answer 9

Water helps dissolves substances

Question 10

How is Ice benefit to living

Answer 10

Seasonal Turnover- it helps insulate water below

Question 11

How is High Specific Heat benefit to living things

Answer 11

Since water has a high specific heat, it resists change in temperature, which causes any place that is close or surrounded by water to have a more stable temperature.