Water properties

Front

The distribution of electric charge over the atoms joined by the bond is called _________________.

Back

Polarity

Front

The concentration of dissolved salt in a given volume of water is called _______________.

Back

Salinity

Front

What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

Back

Adhesion

Front

Why can a water strider skate along the top of a pond?

Back

Hydrogen bonds result in water cohesion (surface tension).

Front

Why does water move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

Back

Capillary action pulls the water molecules like a chain.

Front

How is salinity measured?

Back

Parts per thousand

Front

Density _____________ as salinity increases further in depth.

Back

Increases

Front

The amount of solute ions in water _____________ as salinity increases.

Back

Remain the same

Front

Where does salt come from? Options: Sea sand, Marine animals, Algae, Hydrothermal vents

Back

Hydrothermal vents

Front

Which type of water is highest in salinity?
Options: Brackish water, Freshwater, Sea water, Brine pools

Back

Brine pools