Question 1

All of the following are examples of surface tension EXCEPT --

Accepted Answer

athletic clothing that allows you to keep cool

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dropping paper clips into a full glass of water

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an insect "walking" on water

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raindrops forming beads when they fall on the car windshield

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a property of water?

Accepted Answer

exists only as a liquid

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surface tension

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universal solvent

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polar molecule

Question 3

Water is called the "universal solvent" because --

Accepted Answer

it dissolves more substances than any other liquid

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it is found throughout the universe

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it dissolves in many substances

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it exists in only one physical state

Question 4

What property of water helps its molecules "stick" together?

Accepted Answer

One side of the molecule is negative and the other side is positive.

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Both sides of the molecule are positive.

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Both sides are magnetic.

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Both sides of the molecule are negative.

Question 5

How many atoms of oxygen does a water molecule contain?

Accepted Answer

1

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3

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0

Answer

2

Question 6

Which substance will NOT dissolve in water?

Accepted Answer

Oil

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Sugar

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Salt

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Bleach

Question 7

The water contained in a piece of fruit is in the form of --

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a liquid

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a solid

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a gas

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plasma

Question 8

Which statement is NOT an example of condensation?

Accepted Answer

Letting your hair air dry after swimming

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Breathing on a car window

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Dew on the grass outside

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Drops on the outside of a drinking glass

Question 9

Why does ice float on water?

Accepted Answer

Solid water (ice) is less dense than liquid water

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The strong polarization of water pushes the ice to the surface

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Dissolved salts make ice float in water

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Solid water (ice) is more dense than liquid water

Question 10

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

Accepted Answer

0 degrees

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212 degrees

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100 degrees

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32 degrees

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