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unit 1 topic 3 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adhesion | Attraction between different substances (like water sticking to glass). |
| Cohesion | Attraction between the same substance (like water molecules sticking together). |
| Polar molecule | A molecule with a slightly positive end and slightly negative end. |
| Hydrogen bond | A weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and another nearby molecule. |
| Surface tension | The “skin-like” surface of water caused by cohesion between water molecules. |
| Capillary action | Water moving through a narrow space because of adhesion and cohesion. |
| Specific heat capacity | The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a substance. |
| Expansion upon freezing | Water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than liquid water. |
| Universal solvent | Water is called this because it can dissolve many different substances. |