Water Exam Flashcards
Polarity
When a molecule has a slight positive charge(hydrogen) on one side and a slightly negative charge on the other side.(oxygen)
Ex.Battery
Cohesion
When water molecules stick together
Ex.Water on a penny
Adhesion
When water sticks to another surface.
Ex.Water sticks to glass creating a curved surface.
Surface tension
The pull of molecules on top of water that allow it to resist externally forces.
Ex. paperclip on water
Hydrogen Bond
A week attraction between a hydrogen atom and another atom such as nitrogen or oxygen
ex.Water
Capillary Action
Liquid substance moving up a solid surface because of adhesion even against gravity.
Ex. Water moving up a stock of cellary
Hydrophobic
Substance that doesn’t mix with water.
Ex.Oil
Hydrophilic
Substance that mixes well with water
Ex. Salt & Sugar
Solution
Mixture where one substance devolves another
ex.tea
Solvent
Substance that dissolves another.
Ex.Water
Solute
Substance that gets dissolved
Ex.Tea leaves/bag