Properties of Water

Front

Water striders can walk on water because of ____________.

Back

Surface tension is the property of water that allows it to resist external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules.

Front

Water moves through plant roots and in other substances with pores because of ___________.

Back

Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, due to adhesion and cohesion.

Front

What type of mixture does this diagram represent?

Back

A heterogeneous mixture is one that does not have a uniform composition throughout.

Front

Adhesive means ........

Back

Adhesive refers to the property of water molecules sticking to other surfaces, which is important in processes like capillary action.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Which of these samples shown best represents an element?

Back

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

Front

What is the universal solvent?

Back

Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

Front

Define cohesion in relation to water.

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of water's high specific heat?

Back

Water's high specific heat means it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes, helping to regulate climate and maintain stable environments.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

Explain the term 'polarity' in water molecules.

Back

Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms joined by the bond, making water molecules have a positive and a negative end.

Front

What is surface tension?

Back

Surface tension is the elastic tendency of a fluid surface that makes it acquire the least surface area possible.