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Properties of Water

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class

Date

What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

cohesion

adhesion

capillary action

surface tension

Why does ice float?

As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.

As water freezes, it takes up more hydrogen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.

As water freezes, air becomes trapped between the hydrogen bonds of water molecules.

As water freezes, it takes up more oxygen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.

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

Which of the following is LEAST likely to dissolve in water?

nonpolar fats and oils

polar sugar molecules

salt made of a positive sodium ion and a negative chloride ion

all of the substances will dissolve easily in water

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.

The fact that ice floats on liquid water is due to the fact that water's solid is ___________ than it's liquid form

less polar

more polar

less dense

more dense

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

10.

What is the most powerful agent in weathering and erosion?

water

soil

grass

wind

11.

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

cohesion

polar molecule

hydrogen bond

solution

12.

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

cohesion

adhesion

solution

polar molecule

13.

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

Cohesion

Adhesion

Insulation

14.

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

Adhesion

Cohesion

Insulation

15.

What is the chemical symbol of water?

H2O

CO2

16.

True or False: Hydrogen bonds are very weak, which allows for many of the chemical characteristics found in water.

True

False

17.

What is cohesion?

The ability of a molecule to "stick" to itself

The ability of a molecule to "stick" to other molecules

Large amounts of energy are required to change the temperature of a substance

A well-organized and efficient team

18.

What characteristic is shown in the image?

Polarity

Hydrogen Bonds

Cohesion

Adhesion

19.

What property of water allows for water to act as a temperature regulator for the world?

Cohesive Behavior

Expansion Upon Freezing

High Specific Heat

Universal Solvent

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Properties of Water

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 13mins

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