Water Properties and Molecular Interactions

Front

What is adhesion?

Back

when water sticks to other types of molecules

Front

What is meant by the term

"polar molecule"?

Back

A molecule that has a positive side and a negative side - a separation of charge within the molecule

Front

What is the difference between

adhesion and cohesion?

Back

Adhesion is water sticking to other substances,

while cohesion is water sticking to itself.

Front

Why are Covalent bonds important?

Back

Covalent bonds are crucial for the

stability of molecules.

Front

What information do protons in an element provide?

Back

Protons determine the identity of an element and contribute to the atomic mass.

Front

What are some of

water's unique properties?

Back

Water has high surface tension and capillary action due to cohesion and adhesion.

Front

What is an electron

and where is it located?

Back

Negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus.

Front

What is a monomer?

Back

A single piece of a polymer.

Front

What is a monosaccharide?

Back

A monomer of a carbohydrate.

Front

What is an amino acid?

Back

A monomer of a protein.