Water Properties

Water Properties

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The independent variable is the one that the experimenter is testing or manipulating.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is water called the 'universal solvent'?

Back

Water is called the 'universal solvent' because of its polarity, which allows it to dissolve many substances.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What property of water allows it to move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

Back

Water exhibits cohesive behavior, which helps it move through plants.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solute?

Back

A solute is a substance that gets dissolved in a solution, such as salt or sugar.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is capillary action?

Back

Capillary action is the process by which water moves up the thin walls of a tube in a plant.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is polarity in relation to water?

Back

Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge around water molecules, making them attract other molecules.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cohesion in water?

Back

Cohesion is the property of water that allows water molecules to stick to each other.

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