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

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The hydrogen atoms in a water molecule are ________________ charged.

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positively

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Why does water move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

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Capillary action pulls the water molecules up like a chain.

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True or False: Water exists in the following states: Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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True

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What molecule is this?

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water

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True or False: Water has a very high heat capacity, which means it resists changing temperature when heat is added or removed.

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True

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O

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Define pH.

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pH is a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is, on a scale of 0 to 14.

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that accepts protons (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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0 to 6.9