Water: Structure and Physicochemical Properties

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What is the chemical formula of water?

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H2O

Front

Each molecule of water is formed by two atoms of ________ covalently bonded to one atom of oxygen.

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hydrogen

Front

Which of the following is NOT a property of water mentioned in the text? Incolor, Odorless, Sweet, Tasteless

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Sweet

Front

What property allows water to interact with other polar molecules and is responsible for its ability to 'wet' surfaces?

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Adhesion

Front

The property of water that allows it to form a relatively resistant film on the surface, capable of supporting small objects, is called ________.

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cohesion

Front

Which property of water allows it to move up narrow tubes against gravity?

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Capillarity

Front

Water has a high specific heat. What does this mean?

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It requires a lot of heat to change its temperature

Front

List two ways water is eliminated from the body according to the text. Options: Skin, lungs, kidneys, intestine, Bones, muscles, nerves, brain, Heart, liver, pancreas, spleen, Eyes, ears, nose, tongue

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Skin, lungs, kidneys, intestine

Front

What is considered a universal solvent and why?

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Water, because it can dissolve many (but not all) substances

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Substances that dissolve in water are called ________, while those that do not dissolve in water are called ________.

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hydrophilic, hydrophobic