Adhesion, Cohesion & Surface Tension

Front

What property causes water to bead up on the surface of a penny?

Back

High Surface Tension

Front

What is the gaseous form of water called?

Back

Water vapor

Front

What is it called when water sticks to a leaf?

Back

Adhesion

Front

Define COHESION.

Back

Water molecules attracted to other water molecules.

Front

Which end of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge?

Back

The hydrogen end.

Front

What is adhesion?

Back

The attraction between water molecules and other substances.

Front

What is cohesion?

Back

The attraction between water molecules to each other.

Front

What is surface tension?

Back

The cohesive force at the surface of a liquid that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

Front

Give an example of adhesion in nature.

Back

Water droplets sticking to a spider web.

Front

Give an example of cohesion in nature.

Back

Water forming droplets on a smooth surface.