Found. Flashcard Properties of Water, Acids, Bases, & pH

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What causes surface tension in water?

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Strong cohesion between water molecules.

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True or False: Water exists in the following states: Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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True.

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What property of water is demonstrated by a paperclip floating on its surface?

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Surface tension.

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What type of substance has a pH below 7?

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Acid.

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What does it mean for water to be a polar molecule?

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It has a positive and a negative side.

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How do hydrogen bonds form between water molecules?

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The positive end of one water molecule bonds to the negative end of another water molecule.

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What is the pH range for acids?

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Below 7.

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What is the pH range for bases?

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Above 7.

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What is capillary action?

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The ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water, because it can dissolve many substances.