Free Properties of Water Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)

Water is a small MOLECULE, one OXYGEN atom and two hydrogens, but its POLARITY gives it unusual properties, and this free printable word search covers them. Each HYDROGENBOND pulls water molecules together (COHESION) and onto other surfaces (ADHESION), which explains SURFACETENSION, CAPILLARYACTION and the curved MENISCUS in a graduated cylinder. The answer key is on page two.

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The list also includes water's high SPECIFICHEAT, the odd DENSITY that lets ice float, EVAPORATION, a NEUTRAL pH and its reputation as the UNIVERSAL SOLVENT. The word list runs medium-to-hard and suits biology and chemistry students from about 12 up. For rain, clouds and runoff, see the water cycle word search; more in the science word searches.