Properties of Water

Front

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

Back

adhesion

Front

Why does ice float?

Back

As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.

Front

Which end of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge?

Back

the hydrogen end

Front

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

Back

Dissolves most substances

Front

Which of the following is LEAST likely to dissolve in water? Options: nonpolar fats and oils, polar sugar molecules, salt made of a positive sodium ion and a negative chloride ion, all of the substances will dissolve easily in water

Back

nonpolar fats and oils

Front

Large bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans, do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. What is the reason for this phenomenon?

Back

Water has a high heat capacity.

Front

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

Back

less dense

Front

The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.

Back

surface tension

Front

Why do water molecules stick together?

Back

One side has a positive charge and the other side has a negative charge.

Front

What is the most powerful agent in weathering and erosion? Options: water, soil, grass, wind

Back

water