Properties of Water- Density quiz Flashcards

Solid ice is less dense than liquid water because the hydrogen bonds in ice form a crystalline structure that spaces the molecules further apart.

The lower density of ice allows it to float on water, insulating the liquid water below and preventing it from freezing solid, which protects aquatic life.

An emergent property of water is that its solid phase (ice) is less dense than its liquid phase.

The density of ice causes it to float, forming an insulating layer that prevents the entire body of water from freezing solid.

This characteristic is important because it ensures that aquatic ecosystems remain habitable during cold periods by preventing the water below the ice from freezing.

If ice were denser than liquid water, it would sink, potentially causing entire bodies of water to freeze solid and endangering aquatic life.

Hydrogen bonding in ice creates a crystalline structure that spaces molecules further apart, making ice less dense than liquid water.

The density of ice is an abiotic factor that influences the thermal properties of aquatic ecosystems, affecting the survival of organisms.

The insulating effect of ice prevents the water below from freezing, maintaining a stable environment for aquatic life.

The lower density of ice allows it to float and form an insulating layer, which helps maintain the temperature of the water below.

Ice's lower density allows it to float, creating an insulating layer that helps regulate the temperature of the water below, preventing it from freezing solid.

The density of ice allows it to float and insulate the water below, ensuring that plant life does not freeze and can continue to survive.

The density of ice influences abiotic factors by creating an insulating layer that affects the temperature and physical conditions of the water below.

Saltwater still freezes, but at a lower temperature than freshwater, and the presence of salt affects the density and freezing properties of the water.