Unique Properties of Water
Paper clips on the surface of water is an example of
Surface Tension
hail, rain, sleet and snow are examples of
precipitation
what percent of fresh water is available for use?
One percent
What is a household use of water?
Varied answers:
taking a bath, brushing teeth, flushing toilet, ect.
What is the polar molecular name for water?
H2O
Water traveling up a string is an example of
Capillary Action
the conversion of vapor gas to a liquid
Condensation
What percent of fresh water is frozen in polar ice caps?
Two Percent
What is a recreational use of water?
Varied answers:
Water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, water polo, surfing, ect.
This state of matter is defined by a rigid structure, the molecules are lined up, and they are moving very slowly.
Solid
Making lemonade is an example of
Universal Solvent
When the sun heats h20 and turns it into water vapor
Evaporation
What percent of the Earth's water is salt water?
97%
What is an agricultural use of water?
Watering crops, irrigation, ect.
This state of matter is defined no structure, and the molecules release from each other and float around alone because they are HOT and have LOTS of energy
Gas
attraction of water molecules with surrounding material
Capillary Action
the movement of water across the surface of an area of land
Run-off
What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?
212 degrees
How is water used for transportation?
Barges, cruise ships, boats, ect.
This state of matter is defined by no structure, the molecules flow freely and take the shape of its container and molecules stay together, moving around because they are WARM and have MORE energy
Liquid
Tightness on the surface of water caused by molecules pulling on one another
Surface Tension
True or false - Water from the ocean evaporates
True
What is the freezing point of water in Celsius
0 degrees
How is water used in industry?
Cooling machinery
Are the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule negative or positive?
Positive