Water Flashcards
1
Q
Density Anomaly
A
-solid water is less dense than liquid
2
Q
Density
A
-density is 1g/m
-solid water is less dense than liquid
3
Q
Capillary reaction
A
-the ability of water to move upwards
-excellent solvent
4
Q
Melting, boiling, and freezing points
A
-boiling point is 100°C
-freezing/melting point 0°C
5
Q
Surface Tension
A
-the attraction of water molecules creates a “film’ to allow things to float
6
Q
Cohesion
A
-water molecules are attracted to themselves (water drags)
7
Q
High specific heat capacity
A
-takes a long time to warm or cool
8
Q
3 States
A
-exists in 3 states (solid, gas, liquid)
9
Q
Adhesion
A
-water molecules are attracted to other substances
