2.2 Water Flashcards
1
Q
hydrophilic
A
water loving compound
2
Q
hydrophobic
A
water fearing compound
3
Q
capillary action
A
occurs because water molecules are
attracted to charges on the inner surfaces of narrow
tubular structures such as glass tubes, drawing the water
molecules to the tubes’ sides
4
Q
cohesion
A
intermolecular forces between water molecules
caused by the polar nature of water; responsible for
surface tension
5
Q
adhesion
A
attraction between water molecules and other
molecules
6
Q
litmus
A
paper treated with a
natural water-soluble dye that changes its color as the pH
of the environment changes
