Question |
Answer |
What is the chemical formula of water? |
H2O |
The tightness across the surface of water is called what? |
Surface Tension |
The combined force of attraction between water molecules and surrounding materials is called what? |
Capillary Action |
What are the three main phases of matter? |
solid, liquid, gas |
What phase is water in when it takes the shape of its container? |
liquid |
What kind of charge does water have? |
electrical |
What phase is water in when it has the most energy? |
gas |
Water molecules packed tightly together and have a definite shape is in what phase? |
solid |
Name the phase change – gas to liquid? |
condensation |
Name the phase change – liquid to gas? |
evaporation |
What is the property of water that causes it to stick to other water molecules? |
cohesion |
When water sticks to other substances |
adhesion |
Water dissolves most substances so it is considered a universal __________. |
solvent |
Name the phase change – solid to liquid? |
melting |
Name the phase change – solid to gas? |
sublimation |
Name the phase change – liquid to solid? |
freezing |
In this phase water molecules flow over and around each other |
liquid |
Water molecules have the least energy in what phases? |
solid |
What are water molecules made up of? |
Two positive hydrogen atoms and one negative oxygen atom. |
Phase changes are a result of the absorption or release of _____________ energy |
heat |