Water Properties

Front

What property of water allows it to regulate body temperature effectively?

Back

Water has a high capacity for heat.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules that causes water to form drops?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

Which type of substances is least likely to dissolve in water?

Back

Nonpolar fats and oils.

Front

Why is water considered a polar molecule?

Back

The oxygen end is slightly negative and the hydrogen end is slightly positive.

Front

What causes water to move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

Back

Capillary action pulls the water molecules like a chain.

Front

What is cohesion in the context of water?

Back

Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules that allows them to stick together.

Front

What is adhesion in relation to water?

Back

Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

Front

What is surface tension?

Back

Surface tension is the property of water that allows it to resist external force due to cohesive forces between water molecules.

Front

How does water's high specific heat benefit the environment?

Back

It helps regulate temperatures in bodies of water, providing a stable environment for aquatic life.

Front

What is the significance of water being a good solvent?

Back

It allows water to dissolve many substances, making it essential for biological processes.