10 Questions
Which type of bond has electrons that are closer to oxygen than to hydrogen?
Polar covalent bond
What is the overall charge distribution in a polar molecule like water?
Partially positive on oxygen and partially negative on hydrogen
What is the term for the hydrogen bonds that hold a substance together?
Cohesion
What is the term for the clinging of one substance to another?
Adhesion
What does surface tension measure?
The ability of a liquid to resist external forces
Which term refers to the energy associated with the random movement of atoms or molecules?
Thermal energy
What is a measure of how difficult it is to stretch or break the surface of a liquid?
Surface tension
What is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius?
Calorie
What is a measure of energy that represents the average kinetic energy of molecules in a body of matter?
Temperature
What is the term for thermal energy in transfer from one body of matter to another?
Heat
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