Water Properties

Front

What allows a water strider to skate along the top of a pond?

Back

Hydrogen bonds result in water cohesion (surface tension).

Front

Which end of a water molecule has a slight positive charge?

Back

The Hydrogen.

Front

What is an example of cohesion in water?

Back

Water sticking to water.

Front

Which type of molecules cannot be dissolved by water?

Back

Nonpolar Compounds.

Front

At what temperature does water boil?

Back

100°C.

Front

What is cohesion in the context of water?

Back

Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding.

Front

What is adhesion in the context of water?

Back

Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

Front

What property of water allows it to have a high specific heat?

Back

Hydrogen bonding.

Front

What is the pH level of pure water?

Back

7 (neutral).

Front

What is the significance of water being a polar molecule?

Back

It allows water to dissolve many substances, making it a universal solvent.