Water Flashcard Review

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Attractions between water molecules are called

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Hydrogen bonds

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The measure of how strongly atoms hold onto their electrons is

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Electronegativity

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What type of bond is formed when water molecules attract each other?

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Hydrogen bonds

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What is the term for the attraction between molecules of the same substance?

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Cohesion

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What is the term for the attraction between molecules of different substances?

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Adhesion

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Why does ice float in water?

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As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.

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What property of water allows it to have a high specific heat?

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Hydrogen bonding

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What is the term for the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of a substance?

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Specific heat

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What is the effect of temperature on the density of water?

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Water is most dense at 4°C and less dense when frozen.

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What is the term for the ability of water to dissolve many substances?

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Universal solvent