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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hydrogen bond | attraction between hydrogen atom with a partial negative charge |
| water | h2o |
| cohesion | the attraction between molecules of the same sub-stance, ( water sticking to other water molecules via hydrogen bonds) |
| adhesion | the attraction between molecules of different sub-stances (water molecules sticking to other materials) |
| polar molecule | molecule with an uneven distribution of electrons (one negative and one postive on each side) |
| surface tension | molecules sticking together, forming a thin layer of resistance |
| specific heat capacity | amount of heat required to change the temperature of a unit mass of a given substance by unit amount ( usually a degree) |
| expansion upon freezing | molecules decrease in temperature, leading them to move away from one another. (expansion) (decreases in density) (increases in volume) |
| universal solvent | dissolves more than any liquid ( water ) |
| capillary action | cohesion and adhesion working together to allow water to travel against gravity (plant stem) |