Properties of Water Assessment

What is the chemical formula for water?

• H2O

• CO2

• O2

• H2SO4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which property of water allows it to dissolve many substances?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Polarity

• Density

What is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure?

• 100°C

• 0°C

• 50°C

• 212°C

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What property of water helps it to maintain a stable temperature?

• High specific heat

• Low density

• High vapor pressure

• Low boiling point

What phenomenon allows water to rise in a narrow tube?

• Surface tension

• Capillary action

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

What is the term for the ability of water to stick to other substances?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Density

• Surface tension

Why does ice float on water?

• It is less dense than liquid water

• It has a higher temperature

• It contains air bubbles

• It is a solid

What is the pH level of pure water?

• 7

• 14

• 0

• 4

What property of water contributes to its high surface tension?

• Polarity

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Temperature

Which of the following is a unique property of water?

• It expands when it freezes

• It evaporates at all temperatures

• It is a poor solvent

• It has a low specific heat