Properties of Water - Flashcard 1

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What is a water molecule composed of?

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2 Hydrogen atoms and 1 Oxygen atom.

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What do you call the liquid blue paint made by dissolving dry blue paint powder into water?

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solution.

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What property of water is shown when water molecules stick to each other?

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cohesion.

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What is the attraction between molecules of the same substance called?

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cohesion.

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What causes water to travel up the stem of a plant?

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capillary action, cohesion, and adhesion.

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What is the term for the ability of water to resist changes in temperature?

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specific heat.

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What is the process called when water moves through a narrow space against gravity?

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capillary action.

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

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adhesion.

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What is surface tension in water?

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

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What is the significance of hydrogen bonds in water?

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They contribute to water's unique properties, such as high specific heat and cohesion.