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Reporting Category 2: Cell Biology and Cellular Processes

Quick questions on Water and the chemistry of life - Virginia Biology SOL Reporting Category 2

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Explain why ice floats on liquid water, and why this matters for life in a pond. [2]
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Why does water dissolve salt (an ionic compound) but not oil? [2]

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