PSMS Properties of Water

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The curve in this meniscus is caused by the attraction between the water and the glass known as

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adhesion

Front

Why does water move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

Back

Capillary action pulls the water molecules like a chain

Front

What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

Which is NOT a unique property of water? Options: Frozen water floats on liquid water., Water covers most of the Earth’s surface and retains a large amount of heat., Water molecules stick to each other through hydrogen bonds., Water cools very rapidly.

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Water cools very rapidly.

Front

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

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Dissolves most substances

Front

The fact that ice floats on liquid water is due to the fact that water's solid is ___________ than its liquid form.

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less dense

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Front

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

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adhesion

Front

The attraction that causes water and other liquids to form drops on thin films is called ________________. This is also water’s ability to be attracted to other water molecules.

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cohesion

Front

Water beads up on the surface of a penny because of this property.

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High Surface Tension

Front

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

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Water has a high heat capacity.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3