Mr. Grant's Properties of Water

Front

Attractions between water molecules are called

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What two elements make up water?

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen

Front

What is the chemical formula for water?

Back

H₂O

Front

What property of water helps to moderate earth's temperature?

Back

Specific heat capacity

Front

Why does ice float?

Back

As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.

Front

What is the term for the ability of water to stick to other substances?

Back

Adhesion

Front

What is the term for the ability of water molecules to stick to each other?

Back

Cohesion

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 required to raise the temperature of a substance?

Back

Specific heat capacity

Front

What is the phenomenon called when water can absorb a lot of heat without a significant change in temperature?

Back

High heat capacity