Water Flashcard Review

Front

What is the attraction between molecules of different substances called?

Back

Adhesion

Front

What describes water's temperature stability?

Back

Stable

Front

Why does ice float on water?

Back

The hydrogen bonds are spaced out to allow empty space between molecules.

Front

What allows some lizards to run on water?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What is the measure of how strongly atoms hold onto their electrons?

Back

Electronegativity.

Front

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

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What property of water allows it to resist changes in temperature?

Back

High specific heat.

Front

What is the term for the amount of energy required to change water from liquid to gas?

Back

Heat of vaporization.

Front

What is the pH level of pure water?

Back

7 (neutral).

Front

What is the term for the phenomenon where water molecules stick to each other?

Back

Cohesion.