2.5 Flashcards
1
Q
Cohesion
A
the attraction of molecules for other molecules of the same kind
2
Q
adhesion
A
the attraction of molecules of one kind for molecules of a different kind
3
Q
Explain how water’s polarity or ability to make hydrogen bonds gives it each property
A
each water molecule attracts other water molecules because of the opposite charges between them, forming hydrogen bonds.
4
Q
Examples of why each property is important to living things
A
allow nutrients to be transported to the top of a tree against the force of gravity
5
Q
Decide whether a solution is an acid, base, or neutral
A
7 is neutral, less than 7 is acid, above 7 is a base.
