Properties of Water

Front

The bond that holds the Oxygen and Hydrogen atoms together in a water molecule is a ________ bond.

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Covalent

Front

How many hydrogen atoms are in a water molecule?

Back

2

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen

Front

Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. Why?

Back

Water has a high heat capacity.

Front

Which types of compounds dissolve easily in water?

Back

Polar and Ionic

Front

What is the chemical formula for water?

Back

H2O

Front

What property of water allows it to form droplets?

Back

Cohesion

Front

What is the term for water's ability to dissolve many substances?

Back

Universal solvent

Front

What is the pH level of pure water?

Back

7 (neutral)

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Hydrogen bonding