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

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What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen

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

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surface tension

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Molecule in which opposite ends have opposite electric charges

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polar molecule

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Why does ice float? Options: As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases., As water freezes, it takes up more hydrogen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy., As water freezes, air becomes trapped between the hydrogen bonds of water molecules., As water freezes, it takes up more oxygen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.

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As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.

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Why is water considered a universal solvent?

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Dissolves most substances

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The fact that ice floats on liquid water is due to the fact that water's solid is ___________ than its liquid form.

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less dense

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What is a general definition of cohesion?

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particles of the same substance

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Term referring to water having partial positive and a partial negative charge.

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polarity

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A high specific heat means...

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It requires more energy to change temperature