Properties of Water Flashcards
1
Q
cohesion is
A
H bonding between H2O Molecules
2
Q
adhesion is
A
H bonding between H2O and other molecules
3
Q
water can be pulled against
A
gravity
4
Q
capillary action is
A
water’s ability to be pulled against gravity in plants
5
Q
water sticks to
A
itself
6
Q
water is a universal
A
solvent
7
Q
the solvent dissolves the
A
solute, creating a substance
8
Q
a solvent is
A
a substance that dissolves other substances
9
Q
water can attract to anything polar or
A
charged
10
Q
hydrophilic molecules will
A
dissolve in water
11
Q
hydrophobic molecules will
A
not dissolve in water
12
Q
water is vital for the transportation of
A
nutrients
13
Q
Is ice more or less dense than water?
A
less dense
14
Q
in liquid water
A
hydrogen bonds constantly break/reform
15
Q
in ice
A
hydrogen bonds are stable
