5.4 Flashcards
cohesion
bonding between h20 (water molecules)
adhesion
bonding between h20 and other substances
solvent
something that dissolves a solute to create a solution
specific heat
the amount of energy it takes to heat up 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius
heat of vaporization
energy it takes for 1 g of water to evaporate
concentration
the amount of a substance (water) in a solution.
pH
is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution. (potential of hydrogen)
pOH
a measure of the hydroxide ion (OH−) concentration in a solution. shows acidic vs basic
hydroxide ion,
OH-, shows more basic, higher number
hydronium ion
H3O, more acidic, closer to zero
acid
substances that donate hydrogen ions (H+) to solutions.
base
substances that reduce the hydrogen ion (H+) concentration in a solution.
why is each water property is important to living things
5 properties of water
1.Cohesion
2.adhesion
3.high surface tension
4. high specific heat
5. ice floats