Properties of Water Quiz Review

Because water will "dissolve" most substances, it is known as the

• universal solute

• universal solvent

• universal solube

• universal solid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following words best describes the picture?

• adhesion

• capillary action

• cohesion

• surface tension

Answer explanation

Water molecules stick to each other because of their polarity.

Which word best describes the picture?

• cohesion

• adhesion

• surface tension

• capillary action

Answer explanation

Water molecules sticking to other substances.

The ability of insects to "walk on water" is known as

• adhesion

• cohesion

• capillary action

• surface tension

Answer explanation

The surface tension of water is extremely tight which allows insects to "walk" on it without sinking.

What happens to ice when you increase the amount of thermal energy?

• It freezes.

• It melts.

• It stays the same.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What happens to a liquid if you decrease the amount of thermal energy?

• It freezes.

• It melts.

• It stays the same.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the only compound on Earth that exits in all three states of matter?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• water

• table salt

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When one side of each water molecule is slightly positive and the other side is slightly negative, it is known as a

• specific heat

• polar molecule

• universal solvent

• adhesion

When water molecules are attracted to other substances that have polar molecules

• cohesion

• adhesion

• sublimation

• salinization

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The "sticky" property of water

• cohesion

• adhesion

• sublimation

• salinization