2.2 Vocab Flashcards
Adhesion
Force of attraction between different kinds of molecules
Acid
Compound that forms hydrogen ions, a solution solution with a pH less than seven
Base
Compound that produces hydroxide ions in solution, solution with a pH of more than
Buffer
Compound that prevents sharp sudden changes in pH
Cohesion
Attraction between molecules of the same substance
Mixture
Material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together, but not chemically combined
PH scale
Scale with values from 0 to 14 used to measure the concentration of hydroxide ions in a solution, a pH of 0 to 7 is acidic, pH of seven is neutral and a pH of 7 to 14 is basic
Hydrogen bond
Weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and another atom
Solute
Substance that is dissolved in a solution
Solution
Type of mixture in which are the components are evenly distributed
Solvent
Dissolving substance in a solution