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Propeties of Water

What makes water so unique? Find out here!

AB
CohesionThe ability of water molecules to stick together
AdhesionThe ability of water molecules to stick to other polar substances
Hydrogen bondsAllow water molecules to 'stick together'
Surface TensionAllows insects to walk on water
Capillary ActionAllows water to get to the top of very tall trees
Specific heatAmount of energy required to raise the temp. of 1g of a substance by 1oC
Heat of vaporizationAmount of heat required to convert liquid water to water vapor
Heat of fusionAmount on energy that must be removed from liquid water before turning to ice
pH valuea measure of the concentration of H+ ions
HydrophobicWater fearing
HydrophilicWater loving
AcidGives off H+ ions
BaseCombines with H+ ions/gives off OH- ions

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