Properties of Water

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?

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Covalent bond

Front

What is the property of water that allows it to stick to other substances?

Back

Adhesion

Front

What property of water explains its ability to stick to itself?

Back

Cohesion

Front

Why is water considered an excellent solvent?

Back

As a polar molecule, it can surround and dissolve ionic and polar molecules.

Front

What is capillary action in relation to water movement in plants?

Back

Capillary action pulls water molecules like a chain from the roots to the leaves.

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

What is surface tension in water?

Back

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

Front

How does water's high specific heat benefit the environment?

Back

It helps regulate temperature in the environment, allowing for stable climates.

Front

What is the significance of water being a polar molecule?

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It allows water to dissolve many substances, making it a universal solvent.