Emergent Properties of Water

Question 1

Cohesion

Answer 1

Water molecules stick together

Question 2

Adhesion

Answer 2

Water molecules stick to other molecules

Question 3

Thermal Properties

Answer 3

High specific heat capacity

Question 4

Expansion Upon Freezing

Answer 4

Water expands and becomes less dense

Question 5

Versatility as Solvent

Answer 5

Dissolves many substances

Question 6

Properties of Water

Answer 6

Cohesion
Adhesion
Thermal Properties
Expansion Upon Freezing
Versatility as Solvent

Question 7

Cause of Cohesion

Answer 7

Hydrogen Bonds

Question 8

Cause of Thermal Properties

Answer 8

Hydrogen Bonds Absorb Heat

Question 9

Cause of Expansion

Answer 9

Hydrogen bonds form crystalline structure

Question 10

Significance of Expansion Upon Freezing

Answer 10

Insulating aquatic life

Question 11

Significance of being versatile solvent

Answer 11

Supports chemical reactions in cell

Question 12

Significance e of Thermal Properties

Answer 12

Moderates temperatures in organisms and environment

Sweat

Question 13

Significance of adhesion

Answer 13

Aids in capillary action. Moving against gravity

Question 14

How does water expand

Answer 14

HB become rigid

air pockets form (traps air)

less dense than liquid

Question 15

What dissolves in water

Answer 15

Polar, ions, salts

Question 16

Whats hydrophobic (cant dissolve)

Answer 16

Lipids

Nonpolar

Oil