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11 Cards in this Set
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cohesion |
the action or fact of forming a united whole. |
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adhesion |
The action or process of adhering to a surface or object. |
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mixture |
A substance made by mixing other substances together. |
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solution |
A liquid mixture in which the minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent). |
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solute |
The minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent. |
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solvent |
The liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution. |
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suspension |
A mixture in which particles are dispersed throughout the bulk of a fluid. |
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pH scale |
A measure of acidity or alkalinity of water soluble substances (pH stands for 'potential of Hydrogen'). |
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acid |
Containing acid or having the properties of an acid; in particular, having a pH of less than 7. |
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base |
A substance capable of reacting with an acid to form a salt and water, or (more broadly) of accepting or neutralizing hydrogen ions. |
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buffer |
A solution that resists changes in pH when acid or alkali is added to it. Buffers typically involve a weak acid or alkali together with one of its salts.
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