A1.1 Water Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polar molecule?
A
A molecule with unequal distribution of electrical charge
2
Q
What are hydrogen bonds?
A
A weak, intermolecular force between water molecules; hydrogen atom is attracted to oxygen atom in another molecule
3
Q
What is cohesion?
A
The force by which individual molecules of the same type attract and associate
4
Q
What is surface tension?
A
A property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesion of water molecules
5
Q
What are the physical properties of water?
A
- Buoyancy
- Viscosity
- Thermal Conductivity
- Specific Heat Capacity
