Properties of Water

Front

What two elements make up the water they drink every day?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen

Front

Why is water often referred to as a universal solvent?

Back

because it dissolves most substances.

Front

Ice floats on liquid water because solid water is ___________ than liquid water

Back

less dense

Front

The property when molecules that stick to the same type of molecules.

Back

cohesion

Front

What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

Back

adhesion

Front

Arjun, Priya, and Henry were having a competition to see who could make a paper clip float on water. They noticed that the paper clip didn't sink because of ____________.

Back

surface tension

Front

Why does water move from the roots to the leaves of plants? Options: Water is pushed by solutes, Capillary action pulls the water molecules like a chain, Water is pulled by gravity

Back

Capillary action pulls the water molecules like a chain

Front

Coastal regions have a moderate climate (cooler summers and warmer winters) than inland regions. Why?

Back

The ocean moderates air temperatures.

Front

What city would NOT have moderate climate? Options: San Francisco, Wichita, Virginia Beach

Back

Wichita

Front

Which property of water is responsible for water sticking to Liam's hands after shaking them?

Back

adhesion