Mr. Grant's Properties of Water

Front

What allows water striders to walk on water without breaking the surface?

Back

The insects are light enough so they do not break the hydrogen bonds holding the water molecules together.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a unique property of water?

Back

Water cools very rapidly.

Front

Why do large bodies of water not quickly fluctuate in temperature?

Back

Water has a high heat capacity.

Front

What is cohesion in the context of water?

Back

Water's ability to stick to itself.

Front

What term describes water's attraction to other substances?

Back

Adhesion.

Front

What is the significance of water's high heat capacity?

Back

It allows large bodies of water to maintain stable temperatures.

Front

What is surface tension in water?

Back

The cohesive force between water molecules at the surface, allowing it to resist external force.

Front

How does water's polarity affect its properties?

Back

Water's polarity allows it to form hydrogen bonds, leading to unique properties like cohesion and adhesion.

Front

What is the role of hydrogen bonds in water?

Back

Hydrogen bonds hold water molecules together, contributing to its unique properties.

Front

What is capillary action?

Back

The ability of water to flow in narrow spaces against gravity, due to adhesion and cohesion.