Properties of Water

Front

What is the maximum number of hydrogen bonds one molecule of water can form?

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Four

Front

What is formed when an atom transfers an electron to another atom?

Back

Ion(s)

Front

What is the pH level of a basic solution?

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Above 7 (e.g., pH of 12 is a base)

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

When atoms share a pair of electrons.

Front

What term describes the attraction of water to other substances?

Back

Adhesion

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Cohesion

Front

What is surface tension in water?

Back

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

Front

What is capillary action?

Back

The ability of water to flow in narrow spaces against gravity, due to adhesion and cohesion.

Front

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

Back

It allows water to absorb a lot of heat without a significant change in temperature, stabilizing climates.

Front

What is the role of water as a solvent?

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Water can dissolve many substances, making it essential for biological processes.