Water Test Graded A+

Polar - ANSWER-molecule has a slightly positive charge on one side and a slightly negative charge on the other side Cohesion - ANSWER-Water attracted to other water molecules Adhesion - ANSWER-Water attracted to other substances Surface Tension - ANSWER-Resists external factors. (Skinlike property) Capillary Action - ANSWER-Movement of water along the surface of another material in spite of gravity (Water gets to the top of trees from the ground) Ice - ANSWER-Crystal Lattice takes up more room which makes it less dense. Makes water unusual because typically solid forms sink. Universal Solvent - ANSWER-Dissolves most chemicals, more then any other common substance Specific Heat Capacity - ANSWER-Takes a high amount of energy to raise the temp of water by one degree Freshwater availability - ANSWER-Less then 1% Solar Energy - ANSWER-Provides the needed energy for the water cycle Evaporation - ANSWER-Liquid to Gas Condensation - ANSWER-Gas to Liquid Precipitation - ANSWER-Water falls to the ground as rain, hail, snow Transpiration - ANSWER-Water evaporates through the leaves of plants Reservoirs - ANSWER-ANY Storage place for water (you, glaciers, oceans, water bottle) Groundwater - ANSWER-Water that is filtered and trapped beneath the ground Aquifer - ANSWER-Underground water reservoir. Water is filtered by rocks and dirt. Toxins are generally left behind.