Water Unique Properties in Science

Which of the following is the CORRECT list of water's properties? Read Carefully!

• adhesion, cohesion, high specific heat, universal solvent

• adhesion, cohesion, low specific heat, universal solvent

• adhesion, no cohesion, low specific heat, universal solute

• no adhesion, cohesion, high specific heat, universal solute

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

• adhesion

• cohesion

• surface tension

• polarity

Water can dissolve many substances, like ions, gases, and sugars. Water is considered the "-------"

• Universal Solvent

• Surface Tension

• Polarity

• Cohesion

Which part of a water molecule has a Positive Charge?

• The Hydrogen

• The Oxygen

When water freezes in the ocean, the ice floats to the surface. What property explains this phenomenon?

• water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than water

• water compacts when it freezes, making ice more dense than water

• hydrogen bonds in water push the ice to the surface

• ice is afraid of water, and avoids it

If this is a floating ice sheet, which property of water is this polar bear relying on? 

• Surface Tension

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Density

Capillary Action is key for

• Water moving from roots to leaves in plants

• Air moving from mouth to lungs

• Ice floating on water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which part of a water molecule has a Negative Charge?

• The Hydrogen

• The Oxygen

What is the correct chemical formula for water?

• H₂O

• HO₂

• H₂O₂

• ₂H₁O

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is an example of COHESION?

• water sticking to water

• water sticking to glass

• oil sticking to plastic

• hydrogen sticking to oxygen