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Water |
A unique molecule that allows for a variety of life processes |
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Waters three atoms |
One oxygen, two hydrogen |
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Water polarity |
The unequal distribution of charge. A negative charge near the oxygen atom and positive charges near each hydrogen atom. Gives water its shape. |
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Cohesion |
Water's ability to bond with other water molecules. Create water droplets that allows smaller insects to get the water they need to survive. |
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Adhesion |
Water sticking with other substances. Allows water to stick to leaves which provides a water supply to small insects. |
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Surface tension |
Water's ability to resist external forces. Allows water to use the surface of water as a habitat. |
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Capillary action |
Water's ability to run up against gravity. This is how plants not only transports water to the tops of plants but nutrients as well. |
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High specific heat |
Water's ability absorb thermal energy. This is why the air near ponds or lakes feels warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. |
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Solid less dense |
The density of solid water is less than liquid water because it captures small pockets of air between molecules. |
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Water molecule |
A particle made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together. |
