Found. Flashcard Properties of Water, Acids, Bases, & pH

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Why does ice stay at the top of oceans instead of sinking to the bottom?

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Ice is less dense than liquid water.

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What makes water a universal solvent?

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Water dissolves more substances than anything else.

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What is the only substance with a neutral pH of 7?

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Water.

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What property of water allows a paperclip to float on its surface?

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Surface tension.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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Acids have a pH less than 7.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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Bases have a pH greater than 7.

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What is the term for the ability of water to move up through narrow spaces against gravity?

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Capillary action.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O.

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

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It helps regulate temperature in the environment.

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl).