Water properties

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What type of bond is found BETWEEN water molecules?

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

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

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adhesion

Front

When water molecules stick easily to other water molecules, this is called what?

Back

cohesion

Front

Water beads up on the surface of a penny because of what property?

Back

High Surface Tension

Front

Why does ice float on liquid water?

Back

less dense

Front

What is the correct chemical formula for water?

Back

H₂O

Front

What term relates to the property of water sticking well to many materials?

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adhesion

Front

Why does ice float?

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water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than water

Front

What two elements make up water?

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Hydrogen and Oxygen

Front

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

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Dissolves most substances