Chemical Oceanography: Properties of Seawater

Flashcards covering key concepts of seawater properties, molecular structure, and thermal characteristics.

Water is considered a universal solvent because it can __ other substances due to its polar nature.

Dissolve

Hydrogen and oxygen in a water molecule are connected by __ bonds.

Covalent

The angle formed by the shape of a water molecule is __ degrees.

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Water's ability to stick to itself and other materials is known as and respectively.

Cohesion and adhesion

The term that describes the heat required to change the temperature of a substance by 1°C is __.

Heat capacity

The heat capacity of water is among the highest, which means it can absorb or release large amounts of heat with __ changes in temperature.

Small

Ice is __ than liquid water due to its hexagonal structure, which creates more space between molecules.

Less dense

Water's freezing point is degrees Celsius, while its boiling point is degrees Celsius.

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Water's __ helps to moderate global temperatures and prevents large fluctuations in temperature.

Heat capacity

The lattice structure of ice allows it to expand about __ percent when it freezes.

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