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Which atom in a water molecule is "greedy" for electrons, giving it a negative charge?
Oxygen
What type of bond is responsible for binding water molecules to other water molecules?
Hydrogen bond
When water molecules stick to the walls and other substances it is called?
Adhesion
When water molecules are attracted to one another and stick to each other it is called?
Cohesion
The property which allows insects and other organisms to walk on water is called?
Surface tension
Water has a high ____ meaning it can absorb much energy without increasing in temperature.
specific heat
Water is produced in the ______ reaction.
condensation
Why is water considered a polar molecule?
The oxygen end is slightly negative and the hydrogen end is slightly positive
State the property of water that allows the cooling of the skin during sweating?
High latent heat of vaporisation
State the property of water that allows the transport of glucose and ions in a mammal?
Water as a solvent
State the property of water that allows much smaller temperature fluctuations in lakes and oceans than in terrestrial (land-based) habitat?
High specific heat capacity
Why does water move from the roots to the leaves of plants?
Capillary action pulls the water molecules up
The reason the water balloon did NOT pop while held over a flame is water's _________.
High specific heat capacity
