Properties of Water

Front

What side of the water molecule has a slightly negative charge?

Back

Oxygen

Front

Water is called - because the two sides are oppositely charged

Back

polar

Front

The bonds that form between neighboring water molecules are called: covalent, ionic, peptide, hydrogen

Back

hydrogen

Front

The property of water where water is attracted to itself is called:

Back

cohesion

Front

The property of water where water is attracted to other things is called:

Back

adhesion

Front

The property of water where water forms a "skin" that can support small amounts of weight.

Back

surface tension

Front

The property of water where water can travel upwards in thin tubes:

Back

capillary action

Front

This property of water helps to regulate (control) temperature.

Back

high heat capacity

Front

This property of water helps break down molecules and makes chemical reactions easier.

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good solvent