Properties of Water

What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

• cohesion
• adhesion
• capillary action
• surface tension

Which end of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge?

• the oxygen end
• the hydrogen end
• both ends are slightly positive
• neither end is positive

Water is a universal solvent because it...

• It can be found anywhere
• It freezes when it gets cold
• floats when frozen
• Dissolves most substances

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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.
•  Water acts as a buffer.

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

• adhesion
• capillary action
• surface tension
• polarity

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 adn the other side has a neutral charge
• both sides are positive

When a molecule has an opposite electrical charge on each end, it is known as what?

• cohesion
• polar molecule
• hydrogen bond
• solution

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

• cohesion
• adhesion
• solution
• polar molecule

The ability of water molecules to stick to each other, creating surface tension is called:

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Insulation

• Ph

The fact that water can stick to other substances is called:

• Ph

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

• Insulation