Properties of Water

Front

What is the attraction between different kinds of molecules called?

Back

Adhesion

Front

What is the term for the tightness across the surface of water that enables objects to float?

Back

Surface tension

Front

What point is reached when a solid becomes a liquid?

Back

Melting point

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen

Front

What type of mixture has all components evenly distributed?

Back

Solution

Front

What is the process called when water moves up through a narrow space against gravity?

Back

Capillary action

Front

What property of water allows it to absorb a lot of heat before increasing in temperature?

Back

High specific heat

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Cohesion

Front

What is the pH level of pure water?

Back

7 (neutral)

Front

What is the term for the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent?

Back

Concentration