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all of waters unique properties (cohesion, adhesion, universal solvent, unique density, high specific heat) are because
water is polar with a partial positive end and a partial negative end that attract other molecules.
water is nonpolar and is attracted to itself and other nonpolar compounds.
water is an ionic compound and transfers its electrons from hydrogen to oxygen.
water is a neutral molecule that can be mixed with anything and form a solution.
Water is a polar molecule with a partial positive end (hydrogen - side) and a partial negative end (oxygen - side). This polarity leads to cohesion (attraction between water molecules), adhesion (attraction between water and other substances), makes it a universal solvent as it can dissolve many substances, gives it a unique density (less dense as ice than as liquid water), and a high specific heat. Non - polar water and ionic water descriptions are incorrect, and water being a neutral molecule that can mix with anything is an over - simplification.
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water is polar with a partial positive end and a partial negative end that attract other molecules.