Biology SOL Review #1

Front

What is a testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What term describes substances that repel water?

Back

Hydrophobic

Front

Which acid is considered the strongest acid based on pH scale?

Back

Hydrochloric acid (pH 1.0)

Front

What property of water helps prevent a cup from burning up over a flame?

Back

High specific heat

Front

What does it mean when a membrane is described as selectively permeable?

Back

Some molecules can cross the membrane while others cannot.

Front

What is the pH range of neutral solutions?

Back

pH 7

Front

What is the term for the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance?

Back

Specific heat capacity

Front

What is the process called when water molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

Back

Osmosis

Front

What is the term for the attraction between molecules of the same substance?

Back

Cohesion

Front

What is the term for the attraction between molecules of different substances?

Back

Adhesion