Water has many unique properties. Can you identify the property of water that is responsible for each of the following observations?
A) Water has a high specific heat.
B) Water is polar.
C) Water has a temperature-stabilizing capacity.
D) Water is cohesive.
E) Water is a good solvent.
F) Water has a high heat of vaporization.
1) Many insects, such as the water strider, are able to move across the surface of water.
2) Most people get chilled immediately after taking a shower.
3) A dime can be made to "float" on the surface of a glass of water.
4) On cold days, the water temperature is often warmer than the surrounding air.
5) Many salts dissolve in water.
6) Many oils will not dissolve in water.
7) The coastal areas of the world have a climate that is more moderate than inland areas.
8) Some springs contain high amounts of arsenic.
9) The Great Salt Lake contains high quantities of mineral solutes.
Answers: 1) D 2) F 3) D 4) A 5) E 6) B 7) C 8) E 9) E
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