Properties of Water

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

A water molecule has the chemical formula H2O. What is it made up of?

Back

Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

Capillary Action is key for

Back

Water moving from roots to leaves in plants

Front

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

Back

surface tension

Front

Cohesive

Back

the water molecules stick to each other

Front

Adhesive

Back

the water molecules stick to other surfaces

Front

Water striders can walk on water because of ____________. Options: capillary action, adhesion, surface tension, universal solvent

Back

surface tension

Front

Water can bounce on water because of surface tension.

Back

True

Front

Why is water so good at dissolving so many substances?

Back

it is polar

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5