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Water is a polar molecule. | Water is a polar molecule. | ||
| − | Four properties of water: | + | == Four properties of water: == |
| − | cohesion= attraction of molecules to other molecules of the same kind. | + | === cohesion= attraction of molecules to other molecules of the same kind. === |
| − | + | adhesion= attraction of one kind of molecule to a different kind of molecule | |
| − | adhesion= attraction of one kind of molecule to a different kind of molecule | ||
capillary action = Upward motion of liquid. | capillary action = Upward motion of liquid. | ||
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The experimental technique [[Lab techniques|chromatography]] can be used here. | The experimental technique [[Lab techniques|chromatography]] can be used here. | ||
| − | ability to moderate temperature | + | === '''ability to moderate temperature''' === |
| − | expansion upon freezing | + | === '''expansion upon freezing''' === |
| − | versatility as a solvent | + | === '''versatility as a solvent''' === |
Drunk by Michael Rosen | Drunk by Michael Rosen | ||
Revision as of 08:47, 15 October 2020
Water is a polar molecule.
Four properties of water:
cohesion= attraction of molecules to other molecules of the same kind.
adhesion= attraction of one kind of molecule to a different kind of molecule
capillary action = Upward motion of liquid.
The experimental technique chromatography can be used here.
ability to moderate temperature
expansion upon freezing
versatility as a solvent
Drunk by Michael Rosen