Water Properties

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is cohesion in water?
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Cohesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to itself, resulting in surface tension.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes water's cohesion?
Back
Water's cohesion is caused by hydrogen bonds between water molecules.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is surface tension?
Back
Surface tension is the elastic tendency of a fluid surface that makes it acquire the least surface area possible, allowing objects to float on it.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is capillary action?
Back
Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces against gravity, due to adhesion and cohesion.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the chemical formula for water?
Back
The chemical formula for water is H₂O.
6.
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Why does ice float on water?
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Ice floats on water because it is less dense than liquid water due to the expansion of water molecules when they freeze.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is specific heat?
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Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.
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