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cohesion
an attraction between molecules of the same substances
adhesion
an attraction between molecules of different substances
mixture
a material composed of 2 or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined
solution
all the components are evenly distributed throughout
solute
the substance that is dissolved
solvent
the substance in which the solute dissolves
suspensions
mixture of water and undissolved materials
pH scale
a measurement system to indicate the concentration of H+ ions in solution
acid
any compound that forms H+ ions in solution
base
a compound that produces hydroxide ions (OH- ions) in solution
buffers
weak acids or bases that can react with strong acids or bases to prevent sharp, sudden changes in pH