Water properties

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

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 ____________.

Back

surface tension

Front

Why is water so good at dissolving so many substances? Options: it is polar, it is less dense as a solid, cohesion, adhesion

Back

it is polar

Front

A molecule with electrically charged areas is called a _______________.

Back

polar molecule

Front

As you added drops to the coins, each drop stuck to the other water because of ________________. Options: adhesion, cohesion, capillary action, specific heat

Back

cohesion