Properties of Water

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing the properties of water concept map, including polarity, hydrogen bonding, cohesion, adhesion, heat capacity, and density.

Polar

The molecular property of water that allows many compounds to be dissolved and enables the formation of hydrogen bonds.

Hydrogen Bonds

Bonds formed as a result of water's polarity, which directly cause cohesion and adhesion.

Cohesion

A property caused by hydrogen bonding in water, an example being surface tension.

Adhesion

A property caused by hydrogen bonding in water, an example being capillary action.

Surface Tension

An example of cohesion that allows water striders to stay on top of water.

Capillary Action

An example of adhesion that allows plants to move water.

Heat Capacity

A property that is high in water, allowing it to heat slowly.

Density as a Solid

The property where water as a solid is less dense than as a liquid, allowing it to float.