Page 2 (Biology) Flashcards
1
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In water molecules, the oxygen end of the molecule has a slight
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Negative charge
2
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In water molecules, the hydrogen end of the molecule has a slight
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Positive charge
3
Q
A molecule in which charges are unevenly distributed
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Polar molecule
4
Q
The attraction between a hydrogen atom on a water molecule and a oxygen atom on another water molecule
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Hydrogen bond
5
Q
How many H bonds can a water molecule be involved in at the same time
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4
6
Q
Attraction between molecules of the same substance
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Cohesion
7
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Attraction between molecules of different substances
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Adhesion
8
Q
What does cohesion cause
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Surface tension
9
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What does adhesion cause
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Capillary action
