Properties of Water Review

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What is cohesion?

Back

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

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What phenomenon occurs when water molecules are attracted to other water molecules?

Back

Cohesion.

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What are the attractions between water molecules called?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen.

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Why can paper clips float on water?

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Because of surface tension.

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What is surface tension?

Back

Surface tension is the cohesive force between liquid molecules at the surface, allowing them to resist external force.

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What is adhesion?

Back

Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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What is capillary action?

Back

Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces against gravity, due to cohesion and adhesion.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve many substances due to its polarity.

Front

What type of bond holds water molecules together?

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Hydrogen bonds.