Properties of Water

Front

What property of water allows a paperclip to float on its surface?

Back

Surface tension.

Front

What term describes water having a slightly positive and a slightly negative charge?

Back

Polar.

Front

What property of water enables it to move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

Back

Cohesive behavior.

Front

What process pulls water molecules up from the roots to the leaves of plants?

Back

Capillary action.

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

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

Back

Adhesion.

Front

What happens to water when it freezes?

Back

It expands.

Front

Why is water considered an excellent solvent?

Back

It can dissolve many substances due to its polarity.

Front

What is the specific heat of water?

Back

Water has a high specific heat, meaning it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes.