Properties of Water

Front

What makes water a universal solvent?

Back

Water dissolves more substances than anything else.

Front

What term describes water having a slightly positive and a slightly negative charge?

Back

Polar.

Front

What process allows water to move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

Back

Capillary action pulls the water molecules up like a chain.

Front

What is the charge of the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule?

Back

Positively charged.

Front

What is a substance with a pH greater than 7 called?

Back

Base.

Front

What property of water allows it to have a high surface tension?

Back

Cohesion between water molecules.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules and other substances?

Back

Adhesion.

Front

Why does ice float on water?

Back

Ice is less dense than liquid water.

Front

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

Back

It helps regulate temperature in the environment.