2.5 Properties of Water Flashcards
1
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Cohesion
A
Hydrogen bonding between water molecules (creates surface tension)
2
Q
Adhesion
A
Hydrogen bonding between water and other substances (creates capillary action)
3
Q
Solvent
A
Dissolves solutes to create a solution
4
Q
Specific Heat
A
Amount of energy needed to heat up 1 gram of a substance
5
Q
Heat of Vaporization
A
Energy it takes for 1 gram of water to turn into water vapor
6
Q
5 Properties of Water
A
1.) Cohesion and Adhesion
2.) Water is the solvent of life
3.) Ice is a special case
4.) High Specific Heat
5.) High Heat of Vaporization
7
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A