Water Properties

Front

What is the reason water molecules stick together?

Back

One side has a positive charge and the other side has a negative charge.

Front

What phenomenon occurs due to cohesive forces between water molecules and adhesive forces with other molecules?

Back

Capillary action.

Front

Which end of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge?

Back

The hydrogen end.

Front

Why does water bead up on the surface of a penny?

Back

Because of high surface tension.

Front

Is the statement 'Surface tension of water is the cohesive force between water molecules and other molecules' true or false?

Back

False.

Front

What property of water allows it to dissolve many substances?

Back

Universal solvent.

Front

What is cohesion in the context of water?

Back

The attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding.

Front

What is adhesion in the context of water?

Back

The attraction between water molecules and other substances.

Front

What is surface tension?

Back

The cohesive force that causes the surface of a liquid to behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

Front

What is capillary action?

Back

The ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces.