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Crash Course Biology #2: Water Liquid Awesome

Directions: Complete the questions while watching the YouTube Video http://youtu.be/HVT3Y3_gHGg
1.

Water has what type of bond?

Covalent Bond

Polar Molecule

2. List the 4 important characteristics of water with a brief explanation of each.

a. Cohesion attraction between molecules of the same substance
*drops of water
*insect walks on water
b. Adhesion attraction between molecules of different substances
*graduated cylinder
c. Capillary Action force that draws water out of the roots and into
stems and leaves
d. Solvent- substance (water) in which a solute is dissolved
*solute substance dissolved in water
* Example: Sugar water or salt water
3. What is the difference between hydrophilic and hydrophobic?
Hydrophobic water hating repels water non-polar
Hydrophilic water loving attracted to water polar
4. What was Henry Cavendish recognized for?
Cavendish identified water as a molecule instead of an element. He discovered water was
hydrogen and oxygen bonded.
5. How is solid water (ice) different from other solids?
Most solids are more dense than their liquid form but ice (solid water) is less dense. Therefore,
it floats instead of sinking.
6. Why is the heat capacity of water important?
Water has a very high heat capacity which allows it to hold onto heat. Allowing the lakes and
oceans to warm.