The Super Powers of Water

WHAT MAKES WATER SO SPECIAL?

THESE ARE SOME OF THE PROPERTIES WHICH

MAKE LIFE ON EARTH POSSIBLE

COHESION ADHESION DENSITY

What is it…..

Water

molecules

like to stick

together

Water clings

to certain

different

molecules

Solid water

(ice) is less

dense than

liquid water

Why it matters…..

H+H+

O- H+H+

O-

This allows

raindrops to

form

Capillary action

brings water from

roots to the leaves

Lakes freeze at the

surface protecting

life below