Water Properties

Front

What is the correct chemical formula for water?

Back

H₂O

Front

The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.

Back

Surface tension

Front

Why do large bodies of water not quickly fluctuate in temperature?

Back

Water has a high heat capacity.

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and Oxygen

Front

Which of the following is an example of COHESION?

Back

Water sticking to water.

Front

What property of water allows it to dissolve many substances?

Back

Water is a solvent.

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 the effect of water's high heat capacity on climate?

Back

It moderates temperature changes.

Front

What is the process called when water moves through a plant from roots to leaves?

Back

Transpiration