Topic 2.1 - Starter - Properties of Water

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What property of water allows it to be such a versatile solvent that it is often called the "universal solvent?"

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Polarity and cohesion

Front

Attractions between water molecules due to polarity are called:

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Hydrogen bonds

Front

The attraction that causes water and other liquids to form drops on thin films is called ________________. This is also water’s ability to be attraction to other water molecules. Options: adhesion, capillary action, cohesion, surface tension

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cohesion

Front

What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and oxygen

Front

Why does water stick to a leaf?

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Adhesion

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How does a hydrogen bond form?

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Between the positive hydrogen of one water molecule and the negative oxygen of another

Front

A water molecule is a ________ molecule, which has one oxygen that has a __________ charge and two hydrogens that have a ___________ charge.

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polar, negative, positive

Front

Pure water has a pH of

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7

Front

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

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Water has a high heat capacity.

Front

The ability of sugar to dissolve in water is called

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solubility