Biology: Properties of Water

Biology: Properties of Water

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does ice float?

Back

As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Water is polar because...

Back

The unequal sharing of electrons gives the water molecule a slight negative charge near its oxygen atom and a slight positive charge near its hydrogen atoms.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reason large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature?

Back

Water has a high specific heat.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

Back

Adhesion.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the chemical equation for water?

Back

H₂O.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What property of water allows it to dissolve many substances?

Back

Water is a versatile solvent.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cohesion in relation to water?

Back

Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding.

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