IB Flashcard: A1.1 (Molecules)

Front

What type of bond forms between two different water molecules?

Back

Hydrogen bond

Front

What property of water is demonstrated by sweating?

Back

Ability to Moderate Temperature

Front

What chemical structure of water causes many of its critical properties?

Back

Hydrogen Bonds

Front

What characteristic of water is indicated by its uneven distribution of charge?

Back

Polarity

Front

What is the term for water drops being attracted to each other?

Back

Cohesion

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules and other substances?

Back

Adhesion

Front

What property of water allows it to absorb and retain heat?

Back

Specific Heat Capacity

Front

What phenomenon explains why water can rise in a narrow tube?

Back

Capillary Action

Front

What is the significance of water's high surface tension?

Back

It allows small objects to float and insects to walk on water.

Front

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

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Universal Solvent