Water Properties

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A covalent bond in which electrons are not shared equally within a molecule.

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Hydrogen bond

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weak attraction between two molecules (ex: water to water) that is formed due to positive and negative charges attracting

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Capillary Action

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the tendency of a liquid in a tube to rise

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hydrophobic

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Water fearing

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hydrophilic

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Attracted to water

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Cohesion

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attraction between molecules of the same substance

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Adhesion

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An attraction between molecules of different substances

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Surface Tension

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A measure of the surface strength of a liquid

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Solute

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A substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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Solvent

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A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances