chapters 1 & 2

Question 1

what is polarity?

Answer 1

in a covalent bond, one part of the atom is more attracted to the shared electrons, so electrons stay around that part (making it partially negative)

Question 2

what type of bond does water form with itself?

Answer 2

hydrogen bonds

Question 3

what is cohesion?

Answer 3

attraction between molecules of the same substance

Question 4

what is adhesion?

Answer 4

attraction with a molecule of a different substance

Question 5

what is capillary action?

Answer 5

as an effect of cohesion and adhesion, sides of a liquid rise up and stick to the sides of the container

Question 6

what are acids?

Answer 6

acidity is based on how much H30/H+ is in a solution

Question 7

what are bases/alkalines?

Answer 7

solutions with a high concentration of OH-

Question 8

what are buffers?

Answer 8

a solution of weak acid/base with conjugate acid/base that helps neutralize a strong acid/base
(does not change pH level after reaction)