Properties of Water Flashcard

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What is surface tension?

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The tightness across the surface of water caused by water molecules pulling on each other.

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What is the structure of water?

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Water is made up of atoms, specifically two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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How is a water molecule structured?

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A water molecule consists of 2 hydrogen atoms bonded to 1 oxygen atom.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which a gas changes to a liquid.

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Why do many substances dissolve in water?

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Because water is a polar molecule.

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What is polarity in water?

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Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms in a molecule, making water have a positive and a negative end.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water is often called the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

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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, due to adhesion and cohesion.

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What is specific heat?

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor (gas).