Polarity of Water Molecules and Ice Floating Quiz
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Which of the following correctly describes the polarity of water molecules?

  • The oxygen and hydrogen sides are both slightly positive
  • The oxygen side is slightly positive and the hydrogen side is slightly negative (correct)
  • The oxygen and hydrogen sides are both slightly negative
  • The oxygen side is slightly negative and the hydrogen side is slightly positive

Why does ice float on water?

  • Due to cohesion
  • Because water shrinks when it freezes
  • Because ice has a higher density than water
  • Because water expands and creates air pockets when it freezes (correct)

What is the difference between cohesion and adhesion?

  • Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance, while adhesion is the attraction between different substances (correct)
  • Cohesion and adhesion are the same thing
  • Cohesion is the attraction between different substances, while adhesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance
  • Cohesion and adhesion are both attractions between different substances

If water is added to cooking oil and mixed, will the oil dissolve?

<p>No, because oil is nonpolar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If blue litmus paper turned blue and red litmus paper turned blue, what can be concluded about the solution?

<p>It is an acid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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