Properties of Water

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen

Front

In a water molecule, the hydrogen and oxygen atoms hold together by sharing _________.

Back

electrons

Front

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

Back

the hydrogen end

Front

When a molecule has an opposite electrical charge on each end, it is known as what?

Back

polar molecule

Front

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

Back

adhesion

Front

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

Back

cohesion

Front

Saltwater will freeze __________ as freshwater.

Back

slower

Front

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

Back

Dissolves most substances

Front

Water molecules are attracted to other kinds of molecules because of the property.

Back

Adhesion

Front

Water beads up on the surface of a penny because of what property? Options: Adhesion, High Surface Tension, Universal Solvent, Changes in Density

Back

High Surface Tension