Unique Properties of Water

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
call kaiCall Kai
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
GameKnowt Play
Card Sorting

1/5

flashcard set

Earn XP

Description and Tags

Flashcards covering the unique properties of water, including polarity, covalent and hydrogen bonds, solvent capabilities, adhesion, and cohesion.

Last updated 12:21 AM on 5/1/25
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced
Call with Kai

No analytics yet

Send a link to your students to track their progress

6 Terms

1
New cards

Polar Molecule (Water)

A molecule with an asymmetric distribution of charge, such as water (H₂O), which has one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds.

2
New cards

Covalent Bond (in Water)

The bond between oxygen and hydrogen atoms within a water molecule (H₂O).

3
New cards

Hydrogen Bond (in Water)

The bond formed when a hydrogen atom of one water molecule is attracted to the oxygen atom of another water molecule.

4
New cards

Solvent

A substance capable of dissolving other substances. Water is an excellent solvent due to its polarity, which allows it to dissolve many polar and ionic substances.

5
New cards

Adhesion (Water)

The property of water molecules sticking to other substances (e.g., water molecules sticking to xylem walls).

6
New cards

Cohesion (Water)

The property of water molecules sticking to each other (e.g., surface tension).