The Properties Of Water

Cohesion

The attraction between water molecules, allowing them to stick together.

Adhesion

The attraction between water molecules and other substances.

High Specific Heat

The ability of water to absorb and retain heat without a significant change in temperature.

Universal Solvent

The property of water to dissolve a wide range of substances.

Density Anomaly

The property of water being densest at 4°C, causing ice to float on water.

Surface Tension

The force that holds water molecules together at the surface, creating a "skin" or tension.

High Heat of Vaporization

The amount of energy required for water to change from a liquid to a gas.

Transparency

The property of water allowing light to penetrate, supporting aquatic life.

Hydrogen Bonding

Weak but numerous bonds formed between water molecules.

Surface tension

The property of water molecules at the surface being more attracted to each other.

Capillary action

The ability of water to climb up narrow tubes against gravity.

Temperature regulation

The ability of water to help regulate temperature in organisms and bodies of water.

Heat absorption

The ability of water to absorb and retain heat.

Nutrient transportation

The property of water to transport nutrients in living organisms.

Waste removal

The property of water to remove waste from living organisms.

Ice formation

The process of water freezing and forming ice.

Insulation of bodies of water

The property of ice floating on water, providing insulation to bodies of water.

Walking on water

The ability of certain organisms to walk or move across the surface of water.

Cooling through evaporation

The process of water evaporating, which cools down organisms.

Climate regulation

The ability of water to regulate Earth's climate through its heat absorption and release.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and glucose.