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Biology Vocab Ch 2.2
Biology Ch 2 vocab lesson 2.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond | Attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom and a slightly negative atom |
| Cohesion | Attraction between molecules of the same substances |
| Adhesion | Attraction between molecules of different substances |
| Solution | Mixture that is consistent throughout; also called a homogeneous mixture |
| Solvent | Substance in which solutes dissolve and that is present in greatest concentration in a solution |
| Solute | Substance that dissolves in a solvent and is present at a lower concentration than the solvent |
| Acid | Compound that donates a proton (H+) when dissolved in a solution |
| Base | Compound that accepts a proton (H+) when dissolved in a solution |
| pH | Measurement of acidity; related to free hydrogen ion concentration in solution |