Physical Science 4 Flashcards
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Polar molecule
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A molecule that has slight positive and negative charges due to an imbalance in the way electrons are shared
2
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Solvent
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A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
3
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Solute
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A substance that is dissolved in a solvent
4
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Cohesion
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The phenomenon that occurs when individual molecules are so strongly attracted to each other that they tend to stay together, even when exposed to tension.
5
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Hard water
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Water that was certain dissolved ions in it-predominately magnesium and calcium ions.
6
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Electrolysis
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The use of electricity to break a molecule down into smaller units
