Chemical Properties of Water Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of molecule is water considered?
A
Polar molecule
2
Q
Which of the two elements in water has a higher electronegativity?
A
Oxygen
3
Q
Which element do the electrons in a water molecule gravitate towards?
A
Oxygen
4
Q
Is Oxygen stable?
A
Yes
5
Q
What kind of bonding forms H20?
A
Covalent Bonding
6
Q
How can water be split into its gaseous components?
A
Via electrolysis
7
Q
Electrolysis equation
A
2H202 = 2H2 + 02
8
Q
At which temperature does water have its maximum density?
A
4 Cel
9
Q
What does the boiling point of water depend on?
A
Preasure
10
Q
What is specific heat?
A
Energy required to raise a unit of mass by 1 degree Cel
11
Q
Water has the second highest specific heat after?
A
Ammonia
12
Q
What is the Water Kelvin Triple Point
A
The temperature at which water will coexist as all three phases of matter
