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Other Sciences, Biology, Chemistry
9th -
12thgrade
Properties of Water
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Water is "sticky" because...
of cohesion.
of adhesion.
of the attraction between the positively charged hydrogen atoms and the negatively charged oxygen atom.
of capillary action.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why is water called the universal solvent?
It is polar.
It exist in the universe.
It dissolves many materials.
It has oxygen and hydrogen.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the only natural substance on Earth found in the liquid, solid, and gas states?wateroxygenhydrogenmetal
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich two of the same atoms make-up a molecule of water?2 hydrogen2 oxygen2 carbons2 nitrogen
- 5. Multiple Choice
The hydrogen atoms in a water molecule are ________________ charged.
not
negatively
neutrally
positively
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why does ice float on liquid water?
Ice does not float on liquid water.
It has a higher density than liquid water.
It floats because it has lower density than liquid water.
adhesion and cohesion
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy does water have a high specific heat index?It requires a great amount of energy for water to become hot.It takes water little energy to get hot.Water changes temperature very easily.Water warms up fast when heated by the sun.
- 8. Multiple Choice
When water molecules stick to each other because of the polar attraction between hydrogen and oxygen atoms, it is called ______________.
adhesion
cohesion
specific heat index
properties of water
- 9. Multiple Choice
When water molecules stick to other materials it is called _____________.
adhesion
cohesion
capillary action
surface tension
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhen water molecules stick together and create a trampoline like surface, it is called ___________________.surface tensioncapillary actionadhesioncohesion
- 11. Multiple Choice
The ability of water to move upward, against gravity, through small openings.
specific heat index
properties of water
capillary action
surface tension
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe charge of oxygen in a water molecule is ______________.negativeneutralpositivebalanced
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA hydrogen atom in a water molecule will be attracted to the _____________ atom of another water molecule.oxygenhydrogennitrogenpositive
- 14. Multiple Choice
Water is able to dissolve almost all substances on Earth except for ______________.
soap
sugar and salt
kool-aid mix
oil and fats
- 15. Multiple ChoiceFrozen water is in what state of water?solidplasmaliquidgas
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWater takes a long time to cool off.specific heat indexcapillary actionadhesioncohesion
- 17. Multiple Choice
The steam coming from your hot drink is what state of water?
plasma
liquid
gas
solid
- 18. Multiple Choice
What molecule is this?
calcium
hydrogen
helium
water
- 19. Multiple Choice
What substance can water dissolve?
wax
butter
oil
salt
- 20. Multiple Choice
A paperclip floating on water is an example of what property of water?
capillary action
surface tension
universal solvent
specific heat index
- 21. Multiple Choice
Water traveling up a plant is what property of water?
surface tension
cohesion
specific heat index
capillary action
- 22. Multiple Choice
Water drops being attracted to each other is an example of ____________.
capillary action
adhesion
specific heat index
cohesion
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