Properties of Water

Front

What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen.

Front

When water molecules stick easily to other water molecules, this is called what?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.

Back

Surface tension.

Front

The fact that ice floats on liquid water is due to the fact that water's solid is ___________ than its liquid form.

Back

Less dense.

Front

The ability of water molecules to stick to each other, creating surface tension is called:

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules and other substances?

Back

Adhesion.

Front

What property of water allows it to dissolve many substances?

Back

Polarity.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water through a narrow space against gravity?

Back

Capillary action.

Front

Why does water have a high specific heat capacity?

Back

Because it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes.

Front

What is the significance of water being a polar molecule?

Back

It allows water to form hydrogen bonds, leading to unique properties.