Water Properties With Pictures

temperature at which water freezes

0 degrees C, 32 degrees F

temperature at which water boils

100 degrees C, 212 degrees F

Which water property forms the meniscus?

Adhesion

Which water property permits water to be transported up tall trees?

Capillary Action

pH scale

hydrogen ion concentration of a solution acids contain more H+ ions and contain a pH less than 7 bases contain more OH- ions contain a pH greater than 7 7 is considered as neutral and contains equal H+ and OH- ions

when water freezes its volume

increases

transpiration

loss of water from a plant through its leaves

High Specific Heat

the ability of the water molecule to heat more slowly and cool more slowly than other substances

Capillary Action

the ability of water to move against the pull of gravity against a solid due to both cohesion and adhesion

Cohesion

the water molecule can stick to itself

Adhesion

the water molecule can stick to other things

Polarity

the water molecule has both positive (H+) and negative (O-) regions

Solid Is Less Dense

this is caused because the H ions are pushed further apart when water freezes

Water Molecule

this is the Lewis Dot Structure for the water molecule

High Surface Tension

this water property is caused by cohesion, it allows the water molecules to have a higher force of attraction on outer surfaces

Universal Solvent

water dissolve more substances than any other known substance

condensation

The change from a gas to a liquid

evaporation

The change of a substance from a liquid to a gas

Which water property causes sweat to cool the body?

High Specific Heat

Which water property allows insects to walk on water?

High Surface Tension

Which water property allows for the mixing kool-aid mix and water?

Universal Solvent