Water Properties

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What part of a water molecule has a Negative Charge?

Back

The Oxygen.

Front

What term describes the property of water that allows it to stick well to other polar molecules?

Back

Adhesion.

Front

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

Back

Because it dissolves most substances.

Front

What property causes water to form drops?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What properties allow water to defy gravity and climb up a tube?

Back

Adhesion and cohesion.

Front

What is cohesion in the context of water?

Back

The attraction between water molecules that causes them to stick together.

Front

What is adhesion in the context of water?

Back

The attraction between water molecules and other substances.

Front

What is surface tension?

Back

The property of water that allows it to resist external force due to cohesive forces between water molecules.

Front

What is specific heat in relation to water?

Back

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of water by one degree Celsius.

Front

How does water's density change when it freezes?

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Water expands and becomes less dense when it freezes, allowing ice to float.