Unit 2 Flashcards

Front

Which part of a water molecule has a Positive Charge?

Back

The Hydrogen

Front

Which part of a water molecule has a Negative Charge?

Back

The Oxygen

Front

What is the correct chemical formula for water?

Back

H₂O

Front

Example of COHESION:

Back

water sticking to water

Front

Water sticks well to many materials. What term relates to this property of water?

Back

adhesion

Front

What is the term for water's ability to defy gravity and climb up a tube?

Back

Capillary Action

Front

What word describes when water is attracted to other substances? Options: cohesion, adhesion, capillary action, surface tension

Back

adhesion

Front

When water molecules stick easily to other water molecules, this is called what?

Back

cohesion

Front

The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.

Back

surface tension

Front

Water’s ability to be attraction to other water molecules.

Back

cohesion