Applied Chemistry Review & Properties of Water

Refer to the picture; the meniscus is occurring because of:

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

Large bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans, do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. What is the reason for this phenomenon?

• Water is an acid.

• Water is a versatile solvent.

• Water has a high heat capacity.

Why does ice stay at the top of oceans instead of sinking to the bottom?

• Ice is colder than liquid water.

• Ice is less dense than liquid water.

• Ice is more dense than liquid water.

Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. Why?

• Water is a solvent.

• Water has a high heat capacity.

• Water is non-polar.

What two elements make up water?

• Helium and oxygen

• Hydrogen and oxygen

• oxygen and carbon

Water is a universal solvent because it...

• It can be found anywhere

• It freezes when it gets cold

• Dissolves most substances

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

• adhesion

• capillary action

• surface tension

Which statement explains why water molecules stick together?

• both sides are negative

• one side has a positive charge and the other side has a negative charge

• one side has a negative charge and the other side has a neutral charge

What is the chemical formula for water?

• H20

• H₂O

• H₂O₂

What is adhesion?

• Water's ability to stick to itself

• Water's ability to stick to other substances

• The strength of the cohesion of all the water molecules combined