Water Properties

Water Properties

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when water evaporates from a surface?

Back

When water evaporates from a surface, it changes from a liquid to a gas, leaving behind any dissolved substances, such as salt.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is adhesion in relation to water?

Back

Adhesion is the property of water that describes its ability to be attracted to other substances, allowing it to stick to surfaces.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which atom in a water molecule has a negative charge?

Back

The oxygen atom in a water molecule has a more negative charge compared to the hydrogen atoms.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does water have slight charges in different parts of the molecule?

Back

Water has slight charges because the oxygen end is slightly negative and the hydrogen ends are slightly positive, creating a polar molecule.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cohesion in relation to water?

Back

Cohesion is the property of water that describes its ability to stick to itself, which is why water droplets form.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is capillary action?

Back

Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, often seen in plants as water moves up from roots to leaves.

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