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unit 1 topic 3 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| polar molecule. | A compound with one negatively charged side and one positively charged side |
| hydrogen bond | water molecules tend to attract each other making water "sticky." The side with the hydrogen atoms (positive charge) attracts the oxygen side (negative charge) of a different water molecule. |
| Cohesion | refers to the occurrence of water sticking to other water molecules via hydrogen bonds. |
| surface tension. | water has a thin "skin" on its surface due to the water molecules sticking together. |
| Adhesion | water molecules stick to other materials. |
| capillary action | allow water to travel against gravity and move up a plant stem. |
| specific heat capacity. | he amount of heat required to change the temperature of a unit mass of a given substance by a unit amount |
| expansion upon freezing. | An increase in volume with the same mass leads to a decrease in density. |
| universal solvent | dissolves more substances than any other liquid. |