Water Properties

Front

Which part of a water molecule has a Positive Charge?

Back

The Hydrogen.

Front

What kind of molecule is water?

Back

Polar Covalent.

Front

What property of water causes it to bead up on glass?

Back

Adhesion.

Front

True or False: Water exists in the following states: Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Back

True.

Front

How do large bodies of water affect nearby climates?

Back

They absorb heat in the summer and slowly release that heat in the winter.

Front

What is the chemical formula for water?

Back

H2O.

Front

What is cohesion in relation to water?

Back

Cohesion is the property of water that allows molecules to stick to each other, leading to surface tension.

Front

What is adhesion in relation to water?

Back

Adhesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to other substances.

Front

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

Back

It helps regulate temperature in the environment, allowing for stable climates.

Front

What happens to water when it freezes?

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It expands and becomes less dense, which is why ice floats.