Properties of Water

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What word describes when water is attracted to other substances? Options: cohesion, adhesion, capillary action, surface tension

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adhesion

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

When water and other liquids stick together to form drops or thin films called ________________.

Back

surface tension

Front

Molecule in which opposite ends have opposite electric charges

Back

polar molecule

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Front

Why does ice float?

Back

As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.

Front

Reason the water balloon did NOT pop over a flame? Options: Less dense than air, Hydrogen bonds between water molecules, polarity, high specific heat capacity.

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high specific heat capacity

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

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Dissolves most substances

Front

Why does ice float on liquid water?

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less dense

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Front

Why can water striders walk across the surface of calm water without breaking it?

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The insects are light enough so they do not break the hydrogen bonds holding the water molecules together

Front

What is a general definition of cohesion?

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particles of the same substance