Properties of Water practice

Front

What process allows water to move upward through narrow spaces, like in plant roots?

Back

Adhesion and capillary action

Front

What is the effect of water's polarity?

Back

Water is a universal solvent

Front

What is cohesion in water molecules?

Back

Water molecules stick to each other

Front

What property allows water to form a dome-like shape when placed on a penny?

Back

Surface tension

Front

What is the specific heat capacity of water?

Back

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of water by 1 degree Celsius.

Front

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

Back

It helps regulate temperature in the environment and in organisms.

Front

How does water's density change when it freezes?

Back

Ice is less dense than liquid water, allowing it to float.

Front

What is the role of water as a solvent?

Back

It dissolves many substances, facilitating chemical reactions.

Front

What is surface tension?

Back

The cohesive force at the surface of a liquid that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

Front

What is adhesion in water molecules?

Back

Water molecules stick to other surfaces.