Water Properties Scenarios

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Dew drops hanging from the leaves of plants

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Adhesion

Front

When adding drops of water to a coin, the drops of water come together to make a larger drop (bubble).

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cohesion

Front

In science class, students tried to mix water and dish soap. No matter how long it was mixed the two liquids would not mix together.

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polarity

Front

A carefully placed paper clip can float on top of water without sinking.

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surface tension

Front

What property of water is demonstrated when salt dissolves completely in warm water? Options: universal solvent, capillary action, polarity, surface tension.

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universal solvent

Front

Why do ice cubes in a glass of water float to the top of the glass?

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density

Front

A sponge absorbing water

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capillary action

Front

What phenomenon is demonstrated by dipping a paper towel in water?

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capillary action

Front

Pink Dye in water traveling up the petals of the white daisy

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capillary action

Front

A cork floating in a pail of water

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Buoyancy