Water's Special Properties
Grade 9th Grade · Science · 55 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe why water is polar and describe the unique properties of water and their importance for living organisms.
Warm-Up Video
Steve Gooler · 9:38
U2 Chem of Life 3
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Water is a polar molecule, meaning it has an uneven distribution of charge and is electrically neutral.
- 2
Electrons spend more time orbiting the oxygen nucleus, making it slightly more negative, while the hydrogens become slightly more positive.
- 3
Cohesion is when water molecules are attracted to themselves, while adhesion is when water molecules are attracted to other polar substances, leading to capillary action and high surface tension.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain why water is considered a polar molecule, and describe how this polarity leads to cohesion and adhesion. Provide a real-world example of how cohesion or adhesion benefits living organisms.”
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