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BEES M3L1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| solvent | the substance that does the dissolving |
| polar molecule | a molecule (like water) that has one end with a positive charge and the other end a negative charge |
| surface tension | the membrane on the top of water formed by the force of water molecules pulling together |
| hydrosphere | all of the water on Earth including oceans, rivers, water underground, glaciers, and water vapor in the air |
| cohesion | when water molecules stick to each other |
| adhesion | when water molecules stick to other things solute the substance that gets dissolved |
| heat capacity | how much thermal energy has to be added to water before the temperature changes |