Water Properties

Water Properties

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Science

6th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for water's ability to defy gravity and climb up a tube?

Back

Capillary Action

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What characteristic of water allows a paperclip to remain floating on water when gently placed on top?

Back

Surface Tension

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the molecular structure of water, H2O?

Back

Water consists of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does ice float on water?

Back

Ice floats because water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than liquid water.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reason that ice is less dense than liquid water?

Back

Ice is less dense than liquid water due to the arrangement of water molecules in a crystalline structure.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of water's high specific heat capacity?

Back

Water's high specific heat capacity allows it to absorb and store large amounts of heat without significant temperature changes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does water's polarity contribute to its solvent properties?

Back

Water's polarity allows it to dissolve many ionic and polar substances, making it an excellent solvent.

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