Properties of Water Taken

Front

Water molecules ________ since the slightly positive portion of a water molecule is attracted to the slightly negative portion of the next water molecule.

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stick together

Front

Water exists in a _______ state of matter once the temperature reaches over 100 degrees Celsius.

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Gaseous

Front

A process powered by adhesion that causes water molecules to move upward through a narrow tube such as the stem of a plant is called...

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capillary action

Front

In a water molecule, the oxygen atom has a small...

Back

negative charge

Front

A measure of how difficult it is to stretch or break the surface of a liquid is called...

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surface tension

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonds?

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cohesion

Front

What property of water allows it to absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes significantly?

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specific heat

Front

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

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solvent

Front

What is the term for the phenomenon where water rises in a narrow space against gravity?

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capillary action

Front

What is the term for the uneven distribution of charge in a water molecule?

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polarity