Chem Test Review

Front

What is the term for the substance that does the dissolving in a solution?

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Solvent

Front

What property of water allows it to dissolve many substances, earning it the title 'Universal Solvent'?

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Universal Solvent

Front

Which subatomic particle carries a negative charge?

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Electrons

Front

What is the 'center' of the atom that is made up of protons and neutrons called?

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Atomic nucleus

Front

What term describes the attraction between different substances, such as water and a copper penny?

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Adhesion (capillary action)

Front

What is the term for the attraction between molecules of the same substance, such as water molecules?

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Cohesion (surface tension)

Front

What is the term for a substance that is dissolved in a solution?

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Solute

Front

What is the property of water that allows it to absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes significantly?

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High Specific Heat

Front

What is the term for the uneven distribution of charge in a water molecule, making it polar?

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Polarity

Front

What is the term for the process by which water moves up through a narrow space, such as in a plant's roots?

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Capillary Action