Properties of Water

Front

The fact that ice floats on liquid water is due to the fact that water's solid is ___________ than its liquid form.

Back

less dense

Front

A molecule in which opposite ends have opposite electric charges is called a __________.

Back

polar molecule

Front

A high specific heat means that a substance __________.

Back

It requires more energy to change temperature.

Front

The term that refers to water having partial positive and a partial negative charge is __________.

Back

polarity

Front

The amount of oxygen in the water, measured in parts per million (ppm), is known as __________.

Back

Dissolved Oxygen

Front

The property of water that allows it to stick to other substances is called __________.

Back

adhesion

Front

The property of water that allows it to stick to itself is known as __________.

Back

cohesion

Front

The phenomenon where water molecules at the surface create a 'skin' effect is called __________.

Back

surface tension

Front

The temperature at which water changes from liquid to gas is known as __________.

Back

boiling point

Front

The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water is called __________.

Back

condensation