Chapter 3 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Why does water go up the roots
A
Cohesion
2
Q
What helps water counter gravity
A
Adhesion
3
Q
Anything that moves has this energy
A
Kinetic
4
Q
Random movements of atoms or molecules
A
Thermal energy
5
Q
Volume > thermal energy
A
Swimming pool still more thermal energy than hot pot of water
6
Q
How does ice cool a drink
A
It absorbs the drinks thermal energy
7
Q
Specific heat
A
The specific heat of water is high, so it resists changing its temperature better
8
Q
What is an acid
A
Substance that increases the hydrogen ion concentration in a substance
