AP Biology Unit 1: Properties of Water Quiz

What type of bond is formed when atoms transfer electrons?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Polar covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Nonpolar covalent bond

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the key difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

• Polar covalent bonds involve an equal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds involve an unequal sharing of electrons.

• Polar covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

• Polar covalent bonds involve an unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds involve an equal sharing of electrons.

• Polar covalent bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

What property of water allows it to stick to other surfaces?

• Cohesion

• Surface tension

• Adhesion

• High heat capacity

What property of water allows it to absorb a lot of heat without a significant increase in temperature?

• Surface tension

• Cohesion

• High heat capacity

• Adhesion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the process by which water molecules evaporate from the surface of leaves?

• Surface tension

• Heat of vaporization

• Evaporative cooling

• Transpiration

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What is the resistance to sudden changes in temperature called?

• High heat capacity

• Surface tension

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the weak attraction between a partially positive hydrogen and a partially negative atom of another molecule called?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Polar covalent bond

What property of water allows insects to walk on its surface?

• Cohesion

• Surface tension

• Adhesion

• High heat capacity

Why does ice float in water?

• Ice is more dense than liquid water due to the absence of hydrogen bonds.

• Ice is less dense than liquid water due to the absence of hydrogen bonds.

• Ice is more dense than liquid water due to the formation of hydrogen bonds.

• Ice is less dense than liquid water due to the formation of hydrogen bonds.