polarity of water Flashcards
1
Q
cohesion
A
force created when two like substances bond
2
Q
adhesion
A
force created when two unlike substances bond
3
Q
surface tension
A
force created due to cohesion at surface
4
Q
transpiration
A
the process whereby water is transported from roots through the plant until it evaporates into air
5
Q
how is water less dense as a solid
A
water expands when it freezes; molecules move farther apart, so it is less dense-why ice floats on water
6
Q
water has a high specific heat
A
takes more energy to change the T of water
