Properties of water

water absorbs heat. this means.........

• water takes a long time to become hot.

• water takes a short time to become hot

What is the force that holds molecules of a single substance together and its the property of water that allows one water molecule to stick to other water molecules?

• cohesion

• adhesion

• specific heat

• universal solvent

What are the unique properties of water? - choose all that apply.

• cohesion

• adhesion

• specific heat

• universal solvent

• unique temperature

________________________ is the energy needed to heat a substance by a particular amount.

• specific heat

• specific temperature

• Universal solvent

• adhesion

A(n) _________________ is a liquid that dissolves substances or the substance in which the solute dissolves.

• solvent

• solute

• mixture

• molecule

This is one part of the Earth's system which contains all of the Earth's living things.

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• geosphere

This is one part of the Earth's system that contains all of Earth's water (on land and underground).

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

What percentage of water on Earth is salt water?

• 50%

• 75%

• 97%

• 70%

Which of the following statements about water correctly explains why most of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• Life on Earth depends on water.

• Water remains liquid at most temperatures on Earth.

• Liquid water takes the shape of its container.

• Water can exist on Earth's surface as a solid, liquid, or gas.

Which property of water allows it to form droplets when in liquid form?

• adhesion

• cohesion

• specific heat

• nature as a solvent