Properties of Water

Front

What is the tightness across the surface of water caused by polar molecules pulling on each other?

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Surface tension

Front

At what temperature does water evaporate/boil?

Back

100 degrees Celsius

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is it called when water molecules stick to other water molecules?

Back

Cohesion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

True or False: Water requires a lot of heat to increase its temperature.

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What property of water is demonstrated when water sticks to a car window?

Back

Adhesion

Front

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

Back

Adhesion

Front

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

Back

Capillary action

Front

What is the term for the ability of water to absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes?

Back

High specific heat

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the phenomenon called when water molecules are attracted to each other?

Back

Cohesion

Front

What is the term for the amount of heat required to change water from liquid to gas?

Back

Heat of vaporization

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4