Page 1: Covalent Bonds and Water Properties

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards based on Page 1 notes about covalent bonds and water properties.

A mutual sharing of electrons between atoms forms a .

covalent bond

Water is known as the universal because it dissolves many substances.

solvent

Water dissolves substances.

polar

Capillary action is the movement of water through a tube.

narrow

Capillary action relies on both and .

cohesion and adhesion

The process that moves water from roots to leaves in trees is called .

capillary action

Water is dense as a solid.

less

Ice on water.

floats

Floating ice layers ponds and lakes from freezing solid.

prevent

Water when it freezes.

expands

Ice on ponds and lakes creates an insulation layer that helps aquatic life.

insulate