Water Flashcards

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Water

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made up of three atoms: two hydrogen and one oxygen

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Water Molecule

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H2O

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Oxygen Atom

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attracts electrons; negative charge; one in a water molecule

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Hydrogen Atom

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positive charge; two in a water molecule

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Hydrogen Bonds

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formed between two different water molecules; positive hydrogen end, negative oxygen end

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Interaction between Water Molecules

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hydrogen bond end of one water molecule; molecule is attracted to positive end of another water molecule

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Cohesion

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attraction between water particles of the same substance; results in surface tension; produces a surface film
ex) water striders

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Adhesion

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attraction between two different substances; water will make hydrogen bonds with other surfaces
ex) transpiration

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High Specific Heat

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amount of heat needed to raise or lower 1g of a substance by 1C degree; water resists temp change, both heating and cooling; water can absorb or release large amounts heat energy with literal in actual temp

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Water Density as a Solid

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water is less dense as a solid; ice is less dense than a liquid, ice floats; frozen water forms crystal like lattice

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Solute

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substance that is being dissolved

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Solvent

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substance into which the solute dissolves

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