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Properties of Water
Properties of Water Vocabulary terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Universal Solvent | Dissolves more substances than any other solvent. |
| Polarity | Unequal sharing of electrons causing water to have a slight charge. |
| Cohesison | Water sticks to water because of hydrogen bonds. |
| Adhesion | Water sticks to other things due to hydrogen bonds. |
| Specific Heat | Heat is needed to raise the temperature of the water. |
| Density | Ice is less dense than water allowing it to float on water. |