Properties of Water

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen

Front

What word describes when water is attracted to other substances? Options: cohesion, adhesion, capillary action, surface tension

Back

adhesion

Front

Attractions between the negative Oxygen atom of one water molecule and the positive Hydrogen atom of another water molecule are called

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

Why does ice float?

Back

As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.

Front

Which end of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge?

Back

the hydrogen end

Front

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

Back

Dissolves most substances

Front

Large bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans, do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. What is the reason for this phenomenon?

Back

Water has a high heat capacity.

Front

What characteristic is shown in the image? Options: Polarity, Hydrogen Bonds, Cohesion, Adhesion

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Polarity

Front

Water has ... specific heat. Meaning, it takes ... time to warm up a large amount of water.

Back

high/ long

Front

When water molecules stick easily to other water molecules, this is called what?

Back

cohesion