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8/16 - Cohesion, Adhesion and Surface Tension

8/16 - Cohesion, Adhesion and Surface Tension

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is adhesion?

Back

Adhesion is the ability of water to stick to other substances.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is surface tension?

Back

Surface tension is the tightness across the surface of water that enables objects, like paper clips, to float.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What property of water allows it to stick well to many materials?

Back

The property of water that allows it to stick well to many materials is called adhesion.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does surface tension allow a paperclip to float on water?

Back

Surface tension allows a paperclip to float on water by creating a tight surface that can support the weight of the paperclip when it is gently placed on the water.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cohesion?

Back

Cohesion is the tendency of molecules of the same kind to stick to one another.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the difference between cohesion and adhesion.

Back

Cohesion refers to the attraction between molecules of the same substance, while adhesion refers to the attraction between molecules of different substances.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does surface tension play in the behavior of water?

Back

Surface tension plays a crucial role in the behavior of water by allowing it to form droplets and enabling small objects to float.

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