Properties of Water

Front

What unique property of water allows fish and aquatic plants to survive winter under ice?

Back

Water expands and becomes less dense when it freezes.

Front

Why does ice float on water?

Back

Ice is less dense than liquid water.

Front

What is a substance with a pH greater than 7 called?

Back

Base

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen.

Front

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

Back

Water exhibits cohesive behavior.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules and other substances?

Back

Adhesion.

Front

What is the significance of water being a polar molecule?

Back

It allows water to dissolve many substances, making it an excellent solvent.

Front

What is the process called when water changes from liquid to gas?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What is the term for the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of water?

Back

Specific heat capacity.