Water properties Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it that water molecules stick to other substances?
A
Water molecules stick to other substances because of Adhesion.
2
Q
What causes water molecules to stick to other water molecules ?
A
Water molecules stick to one another due to Cohesion.
3
Q
How do water molecules dissolve substances quickly?
A
Water molecules dissolve quickly because they’re a strong solvent.
4
Q
Why does water take a long time to boil but heats up quickly ?
A
Water molecules take a long time to change in temperature this is called Specific heat.
