Water properties

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What is cohesion?

Back

Cohesion means water is sticky.

Front

What property of water allows it to form drops on a penny?

Back

Cohesion (stickiness)

Front

What is surface tension?

Back

Surface tension is the property that makes the surface of water act like a stretched elastic sheet.

Front

What is capillary action?

Back

Capillary action is the ability of water to move up through small spaces, like in a straw.

Front

Why does water take a long time to evaporate?

Back

Because of high heat of vaporization.

Front

What is the universal solvent?

Back

Water is called the universal solvent because it can dissolve many substances.

Front

Can you name a property of water that helps plants drink water?

Back

Capillary action helps plants drink water.

Front

What happens to water molecules when they stick together?

Back

They create cohesion.

Front

What is an example of surface tension?

Back

A water strider insect walking on water.

Front

How does cohesion help water form drops?

Back

Cohesion causes water molecules to stick together, forming drops.