8.6C Cohesion, Adhesion and Surface Tension Notes Flashcard (SD)

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What are the properties of water at room temperature?

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Colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid

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How does water help regulate Earth's climate?

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By storing a large amount of heat energy

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What is the tendency of water molecules to stick together due to the force of attraction between them called?

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Cohesion

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What shape do water droplets usually form due to cohesion?

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Spherical

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Why do water molecules minimize their surface area by forming spherical droplets?

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Because they are attracted to each other

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Example of cohesion: Water droplets, Sand grains, Metal rods, Plastic sheets

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Water droplets

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Where can you commonly see dew drops as an example of cohesion?

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On leaves

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Adhesion

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The ability of water molecules to stick to other surfaces or materials

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Why is adhesion essential in plants?

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It allows water to climb against gravity in narrow tubes

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What does adhesion cause to form in a graduated cylinder?

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A meniscus