Question

categorize each of the following properties of water and their examples. (note: you will use all the definitions and examples)
expansion upon freezing
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\tuniversal solvent
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cohesion and adhesion
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\thigh specific heat capacity
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hydrogen bonds
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possible answers
\tice floats on top of the water
\tbond between the hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the oxygen atom of another molecule
\twater can absorb quite a bit of energy before changing from a liquid to a gas
\tthis property allows water to be a universal solvent, expand when it freezes, absorb a lot of heat, and giving it cohesion and adhesion
\tallows water to travel up plants
\twhen water molecules stick to other polar molecules
\twhen water molecules stick to other water molecules
\twater takes a long time to boil
\tcan dissolve more substances than another liquid
\tdissolves salts and sugars
\thelps with biochemical reactions in aquatic environments because many substances can dissolve in it
\tbodies of water do not change temperature as quickly as the air
\torganisms are mostly water and can regulate their body temperatures because of this property
\taquatic organisms can survive in lakes and ponds even in the winter when ice forms.

Explanation:

Step1: Match Hydrogen Bonds

Hydrogen Bonds: bond between the hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the oxygen atom of another molecule.

Step2: Match Expansion upon Freezing

Expansion upon Freezing: water expands when it freezes; ice floats on top of the water.

Step3: Match Cohesion and Adhesion

Cohesion and Adhesion: when water molecules stick to other water molecules; allows water to travel up plants; this property allows water to be a universal solvent, expand when it freezes, absorb a lot of heat, and giving it cohesion and adhesion (note: the "universal solvent" part here is a bit mixed, but the cohesion/adhesion aspects like water molecules sticking to each other and capillary action (travel up plants) are key).

Step4: Match High Specific Heat Capacity

High Specific Heat Capacity: water can absorb quite a bit of energy before changing from a liquid to a gas; bodies of water do not change temperature as quickly as the air; organisms are mostly water and can regulate their body temperatures because of this property; water takes a long time to boil.

Step5: Match Universal Solvent

Universal Solvent: dissolves salts and sugars; helps with biochemical reactions in aquatic environments because many substances can dissolve in it; can dissolve more substances than another liquid.

Step6: Match Aquatic Organisms Survival

Aquatic organisms can survive in lakes and ponds even in the winter when ice forms: related to expansion upon freezing (ice floats, so water below doesn't freeze solid).

Answer:

• Hydrogen Bonds: bond between the hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the oxygen atom of another molecule.
• Expansion upon Freezing: water expands when it freezes; ice floats on top of the water.
• Cohesion and Adhesion: when water molecules stick to other water molecules; allows water to travel up plants; (the "universal solvent" part in its description is a mislabel, but the cohesion/adhesion actions are here).
• High Specific Heat Capacity: water can absorb quite a bit of energy before changing from a liquid to a gas; bodies of water do not change temperature as quickly as the air; organisms are mostly water and can regulate their body temperatures because of this property; water takes a long time to boil.
• Universal Solvent: dissolves salts and sugars; helps with biochemical reactions in aquatic environments because many substances can dissolve in it; can dissolve more substances than another liquid.
• Aquatic organisms can survive in lakes and ponds even in the winter when ice forms: Expansion upon Freezing (because ice floats, keeping the water below liquid).