U6 Q2 Properties of Water

Front

What is the charge of the hydrogen end of a water molecule?

Back

Slightly positive charge.

Front

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

Back

The oxygen end.

Front

What property of water allows it to form spherical droplets?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What is the term for a substance that dissolves in water?

Back

Solute.

Front

What is the term for a substance that does not dissolve in water?

Back

Nonpolar substance.

Front

What is the universal solvent?

Back

Water, due to its polarity.

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

Less than 7.

Front

What is the pH range of bases?

Back

Greater than 7.

Front

What is the property of water that allows it to absorb a lot of heat before increasing in temperature?

Back

High heat capacity.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Cohesion.