The Chemistry of Water (Grade 11 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What is the shape of a water molecule?
What is the shape of a water molecule?
Bent or angular
What type of charge does the oxygen atom have in a water molecule?
What type of charge does the oxygen atom have in a water molecule?
Partial negative (δ-)
Hydrogen bonds in water are examples of which type of force?
Hydrogen bonds in water are examples of which type of force?
Intermolecular forces
What does specific heat measure?
What does specific heat measure?
Energy to raise temp of unit mass by 1°
Why does water have a high specific heat?
Why does water have a high specific heat?
Strong H-bonds must be disrupted first
What is water's boiling point at standard pressure?
What is water's boiling point at standard pressure?
100°C
What is the heat of vaporisation of water?
What is the heat of vaporisation of water?
How does the density of ice compare to liquid water?
How does the density of ice compare to liquid water?
Ice is less dense
Why does ice float on water?
Why does ice float on water?
H-bonds create open structured pattern
What role do oceans play due to water absorbing infrared radiation?
What role do oceans play due to water absorbing infrared radiation?
Act as heat reservoirs
