Properties of Water

Front

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

Back

The hydrogen end.

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen.

Front

When water molecules stick easily to other water molecules, this is called what?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

Water beads up on the surface of a penny because of what property?

Back

High Surface Tension.

Front

The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.

Back

Surface tension.

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 property of water allows it to dissolve many substances?

Back

Universal solvent.

Front

What is the effect called when water rises in a narrow tube against gravity?

Back

Capillary action.

Front

What is the pH level of pure water?

Back

7 (neutral).