Physical properties of water Practice exercise 2

Course: Grade 9 Integrated science - Mixtures, Elements and Compounds - Water Hardness

Quiz Questions (31 questions)

Question 1
The diagram below shows a thermometer in a beaker of pure water being heated. At what temperature does pure water boil at sea level?
Question 2
The diagram below shows a thermometer in a beaker of pure water being heated. At what temperature does pure water boil at sea level?  (1 mark)
Question 3
The diagram below shows a thermometer in a beaker of pure water being heated. At what temperature does pure water boil at sea level?  (1 mark)
Question 4
The diagram below shows two water storage containers after use: What is the most likely cause of the reddish-brown stains in Container B?
Question 5
The diagram below shows two water storage containers after use. What is the most likely cause of the reddish-brown stains in Container B?  (1 mark)
Question 6
The diagram below shows two water storage containers after use. What is the most likely cause of the reddish-brown stains in Container B?  (1 mark)
Question 7
The diagram below shows two water storage containers after use. What is the most likely cause of the reddish-brown stains in Container B?  (1 mark)
Question 8
What gives hard water a slightly bitter taste?
Question 9
What gives hard water a slightly bitter taste?  (1 mark)
Question 10
What gives hard water a slightly bitter taste?  (1 mark)
Question 11
Which gas is responsible for giving some well water a rotten egg smell?
Question 12
Which gas is responsible for giving some well water a rotten egg smell?  (1 mark)
Question 13
Which gas is responsible for giving some well water a rotten egg smell?  (1 mark)
Question 14
Which mineral is most likely to cause well water to appear reddish or brownish in colour?
Question 15
Which mineral is most likely to cause well water to appear reddish or brownish in colour?  (1 mark)
Question 16
Which mineral is most likely to cause well water to appear reddish or brownish in colour?  (1 mark)
Question 17
Borehole water in some Kenyan regions tastes bitter. Which mineral is most likely responsible?
Question 18
Borehole water in some Kenyan regions tastes bitter. Which mineral is most likely responsible?  (1 mark)
Question 19
Borehole water in some Kenyan regions tastes bitter. Which mineral is most likely responsible?  (1 mark)
Question 20
The diagram below shows two containers of water stored overnight: What is the most likely cause of the colour in Container B?
Question 21
The diagram below shows two containers of water stored overnight. What is the most likely cause of the colour in Container B? (1 mark)
Question 22
The diagram below shows two containers of water stored overnight. What is the most likely cause of the colour in Container B? (1 mark)
Question 23
Which compound is most responsible for the rotten egg smell sometimes found in well water?
Question 24
Which compound is most responsible for the rotten egg smell sometimes found in well water?  (1 mark)
Question 25
Which compound is most responsible for the rotten egg smell sometimes found in well water?  (1 mark)
Question 26
Which factor causes the boiling point of mineral-rich borehole water to be higher than that of pure water?
Question 27
Which factor causes the boiling point of mineral-rich borehole water to be higher than that of pure water?  (1 mark)
Question 28
Which factor causes the boiling point of mineral-rich borehole water to be higher than that of pure water?  (1 mark)
Question 29
Which of the following is a physical property that indicates water is pure?
Question 30
Which of the following is a physical property that indicates water is pure?  (1 mark)
Question 31
Which of the following is a physical property that indicates water is pure?  (1 mark)

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