Water Properties

Front

What term relates to the property of water that allows it to stick well to many materials?

Back

Adhesion

Front

How many hydrogen atoms are in a water molecule? (HINT: H2O)

Back

2

Front

What allows a water strider to skate along the top of a pond?

Back

Hydrogen bonds result in water cohesion (surface tension).

Front

What is the term for the tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float?

Back

Surface tension.

Front

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

Back

Because it dissolves most substances.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What property of water allows it to rise in a narrow tube against gravity?

Back

Capillary action.

Front

What is the effect of temperature on the density of water?

Back

Water is most dense at 4°C and less dense when frozen.

Front

What is the term for the ability of water to absorb a lot of heat before changing temperature?

Back

High specific heat.

Front

What is the significance of water's polarity?

Back

It allows water to dissolve ionic and polar substances.