HBio 4.5 Study Guide Flashcards
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What is cohesion?
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the act, state, or process of sticking together of alike molecules or entities
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What is adhesion?
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the attraction of molecules of one kind for molecules of a different kind
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What temperature does water boil/vaporize?
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100 degrees Celsius
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What temperature does water freeze/solidify?
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0 degrees Celsius
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Will oil mix with water?
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No, because oil is non-polar
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Will hexane mix with water?
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No, because hexane is non-polar
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Why is water called “the solvent of life”
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Water is the solvent of life because it is able to dissolve all the vital nutrients needed in life.
