Properties of Water- Review Game

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What is the solute when sugar is dissolved in water?

Back

The sugar.

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Why is water considered a universal solvent?

Back

Because it dissolves most substances.

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What is capillary action in relation to water?

Back

It is the ability of water to travel up small tubes, such as those in plants.

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What does specific heat refer to?

Back

The amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.

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What does it mean that water has a high specific heat?

Back

It means it takes a long time to warm up a large amount of water.

Front

Define cohesion in the context of water.

Back

Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules, causing them to stick together.

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Define adhesion in the context of water.

Back

Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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What is surface tension?

Back

Surface tension is the cohesive force at the surface of water that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

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How does water's density change when it freezes?

Back

Water expands and becomes less dense when it freezes, allowing ice to float.

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What is the significance of water being a polar molecule?

Back

Its polarity allows it to dissolve many ionic and polar substances.