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Understanding Water: The Universal Solvent and Its Unique Properties

Water is often referred to as the universal solvent due to its unique ability to dissolve more substances than any other liquid. Its properties, such as polarity, allow it to interact with various substances. Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules, while adhesion is the attraction between water and other materials. Additionally, surface tension enables water to resist external forces. Furthermore, the specific heat of water describes its capability to absorb or lose heat, making it essential for temperature regulation in nature.

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Understanding Water: The Universal Solvent and Its Unique Properties

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  1. 8.E.1.1 Definitions

  2. Universal Solvent Water is often called the universal solvent. This is due to the fact that it is able to dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

  3. Polarity Having different or opposite poles.

  4. Cohesion The sticking together of particles of the same substance. Ex. Water sticking to water. Adhesion The sticking together of particles of a different substance. Ex. Water sticking to another substance.

  5. Surface Tension A property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force Ex. Water strider

  6. Specific Heat The amount of heat that must be absorbed or lost for one gram of a substance to change its temperature by 1oC.

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