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Term | Definition |
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universal solvent | capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid. |
hydrogen bonding | an attraction between two atoms that already participate in other chemical bonds. |
cohesion | the sticking together of particles of the same substance. |
adhesion | the binding of two or more cells together or the binding of a cell to a surface through cell adhesion molecules |
surface tension | The property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules." |
capillary action | Capillary action is when water travels in a narrow space due to the forces of cohesion and adhesion against the force of gravity. |
specific heat capacity | the amount of heat required per unit mass to raise the temperature of one-degree Celsius. |
ability to moderate temperature | water's ability to maintain a fairly consistent temperature. |
expansion upon freezing | Water expands when it freezes making it less dense than the water from which it freezes. |