Water Exam Flashcards

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Polarity

A

When a molecule has a slight positive charge(hydrogen) on one side and a slightly negative charge on the other side.(oxygen)

Ex.Battery

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2
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Cohesion

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When water molecules stick together

Ex.Water on a penny

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3
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Adhesion

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When water sticks to another surface.

Ex.Water sticks to glass creating a curved surface.

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4
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Surface tension

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The pull of molecules on top of water that allow it to resist externally forces.

Ex. paperclip on water

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5
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Hydrogen Bond

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A week attraction between a hydrogen atom and another atom such as nitrogen or oxygen

ex.Water

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6
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Capillary Action

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Liquid substance moving up a solid surface because of adhesion even against gravity.

Ex. Water moving up a stock of cellary

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7
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Hydrophobic

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Substance that doesn’t mix with water.

Ex.Oil

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8
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Hydrophilic

A

Substance that mixes well with water

Ex. Salt & Sugar

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9
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Solution

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Mixture where one substance devolves another
ex.tea

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10
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Solvent

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Substance that dissolves another.

Ex.Water

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11
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Solute

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Substance that gets dissolved
Ex.Tea leaves/bag

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