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Study Guide: Water and its Properties (Test will be similar)
1. Draw the solar system (Bohr) model of the H2O molecule. (a) Show the number of protons
and neutrons of each element at the center of each atom. (b) Show where all electrons
are in their orbits. (c)Show any areas of positive or negative charges.
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2. In the area below, using drawings of the H2O molecule about this large:
show motion, both in direction and amount
show how 12 molecules of H2O will be arranged when the H2O is
(a) A gas (6 molecules only are needed)
(b) Liquid
(c) A solid
3. Explain why the H2O molecule is called a “polar molecule”:
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4. Define the following, and provide an example
Capillary action of water
example
Surface tension of water
example
Immiscibility of water
example
Water as a solvent
example
5. Three factors that are special to water affected the “drops on a penny” acitivity. What are
the 3 factors, and how did they let students build up a large mound of water on the penny?
6.. Fill in the blanks below for the states of matter of H2O and its transition verb.
Starting state
Transition Word
Ending State
A. ___solid(ice)_
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B. ___________
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C. ___________
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D. ___________
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E. ___________
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F. ___________
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7. Water has a very high specific heat”: Explain what that sentence means, and apply it to
weather AND climate on Earth.
8. Imagine that a rogue H2O molecule was part of a gang in South Carolina that destroyed
homes, farms, offices, and stores while also causing the deaths of wild animals, farm animals,
pets, and people. Using a separate sheet of paper, prepare a poster warning people about the
dangers of this molecule when in an unruly gang.