4.5 Flashcards
(7 cards)
What is the difference between cohesion and adhesion
Cohesion is how water attracts to itself, while adhesion is how water attracts to other substances.
What is the definition of solvent
how one material dissolves in water
What is specific heat
How much energy it takes for i gram of a substance to heat up by 1 degree Celsius
What is the heat of vaporization
The energy that it takes for 1 gram of water to evaporate
What are the five properties of water
Cohesion and adhesion, Water is the solvent of life, Ice is less dense than water, High specific heat, Heat of vaporization