Ch. 2.2 Properties of Water Quiz

What is the term used to describe a molecule with unevenly distributed charges?

• Polarity

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Suspension

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What is the attraction between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and another atom with a partial negative charge called?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Hydrogen bond

• Suspension

What property of water allows it to form multiple hydrogen bonds?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Heat capacity

• Polarity

What property of water is responsible for the formation of beads on smooth surfaces?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Heat capacity

• Polarity

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

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Heat capacity

• Polarity

What property of water allows it to rise in a narrow tube against the force of gravity?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Heat capacity

• Polarity

What property of water allows it to absorb large amounts of heat with only small changes in temperature?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Heat capacity

• Polarity

What is the substance in which a solute dissolves to form a solution?

• Solute

• Solvent

• Mixture

• Suspension

What type of mixture has all of its components evenly distributed throughout?

• Solution

• Suspension

• Acid

• Base

What is the term used to describe weak acids or bases that can react with strong acids or bases to prevent sharp, sudden changes in pH?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Buffer

• Suspension