Properties Of Water

Cohesion

________ and adhesion: Water molecules are cohesive, meaning they stick together, and adhesive, meaning they stick to other substances.

Water

________ is a unique substance that has several properties that make it essential for life.

Universal solvent

________: Water is often called the ________ because it can dissolve many substances, including polar and ionic compounds.

High heat capacity

________: Water has a(n) ________, which means it can absorb and release large amounts of heat without changing temperature significantly.

High surface tension

________: Water has a(n) ________, which allows it to form droplets and resist external forces.

Polarity

Water is a ______ molecule, which means it has a positive and negative end

High heat capacity

Water has a ________ which means it can absorb and release large amounts of heat without changing temperature significantly

High surface tension

Water has a ___________ , which allows it to form droplets and resist external forces

Cohesion and adhesion

Water molecules are ______ __meaning they stick together,__ and ________ meaning they stick to other substances

Universal solvent

Water is often called the _________ because it can dissolve many substances, including polar and ionic compounds