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6.6 ab Water
Properties of Water
Question | Answer |
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What elements make up a molecule of water? | Two hydrogen and one oxygen |
Due to water's _______________, it can dissolve many substances. | Polarity |
Water has unique _____________ that are essential to Earth processes. | properties |
___________ properties of matter can be measured and observed. | Physical |
Water is referred to as _____. | the universal solvent |
A solution is made of a _____ and a _____. | solute and a solvent |
In a saltwater solution, the salt is the _________. | solute |
In a saltwater solution, the water is the _____________. | solvent |
When mixing salt into water, it creates a _____________. | solution |
Why is water a polar molecule? | The hydrogen side of the molecule has a slight positive charge and the oxygen side has a slight negative charge. |
What is cohesion? | Cohesion is a property of water where its molecules are attracted to itself. |
What is adhesion? | Adhesion is a property of water where the molecules are attracted to other substances. |
What is capillary action? | Capillary movement of water within the spaces of a porous material due to the forces of adhesion, cohesion, and surface tension. |
The structure of water molecules allows for the attraction of water molecules to each other. This property is called _____. | Cohesion |
The structure of water allows water molecules to stick to other surfaces. This property is called _____. | Adhesion |
_____ is the property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force. | Surface tension |
Surface tension is due to the _____ nature of water molecules. | cohesive |
Solid water is _____ dense than liquid water. | less |
Water is the only compound that commonly exists in all three states (solid, liquid, gas) on Earth. True or false | True |