Properties
Which of the following is due to high heat capacity?
bodies of water heat up more slowly than the surrounding land
This is the number of hydrogen atoms in a water molecule..
Two!
What is dissolved oxygen?
Oxygen from the atmosphere that dissolved in water through agitation and diffusion.
4 degrees celsius
This property of water demonstrates the attraction of one water molecule to another. (think allows water to hold its shape)
Cohesion
What shape best describes the molecular shape of water?
Bent
Which property of water allows water to be "sticky"? Consider water droplets sticking to plants
Adhesion
Why is water the molecule of life and not other substances?
Water is polar, and the universal solvent. It dissolves gases and nutrients needed to life, due to its shape and polarity.
Snow, rain, sleet, hail. These are all examples of what part of the water cycle?
Precipitation
This property of water allows water to "climb" up substances.
What is capillary action?
This is the chemical formula for water.
H2O
How many positive and negative electrons does water have?
What is Density?
The mass of a substance per unit of volume.
Clouds and fog are examples of what part of the water cycle?
Condensation
Water is known as an inorganic compound. What does this mean?
Water does not contain carbon
Which water ecosystem has the highest salinity?
Brine!
What heats up Earth's landmasses and oceans?
Solar Radiation
Where is 97% of Earths water located?
The Ocean
In water systems, the shape and polarity of a water molecule allows it to
dissolve more substances than any other liquid
As temperature increases, Salinity __________
Decreases
Why doesn't oil mix with water?
Oil is non-polar and cannot form hydrogen bonds
Why does water heat up slower than land?
Water has a high specific heat capacity
What is the term for when water soaks through soil, into the ground?
Infiltration