Properties of Water

Polarity

The unequal sharing of electrons within a molecule

Hydrogen bonding

formed between water molecules (can form between water and different polar or ionic substances)

Surface tension

a result of hydrogen bonding, creates a thin film on the surface of water that allows enough resistance for super light insects

Cohesion

water’s ability to stick to itself

Adhesion

water’s ability to stick to other substances

density

the amount of mass per unit volume of a substance or object