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biology_2.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cohension | attraction between molecules of the same substance |
| adhension | attraction between molecules of different substances |
| mixture | material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined |
| solution | evenly distributed throughout the solution |
| solute | the substance that is dissolved |
| solvent | the substance in which the solute dissolves |
| suspension | mixtures of water and nondissolved material |
| pH scale | indicate the concentration of H+ ions in solution |
| acid | any compound that forms H+ ions in solution |
| base | compound that produces hydroxide ions (OH− ions) in solution |
| buffer | weak acids or bases that can react with strong acids or bases to prevent sharp, sudden changes in pH |