Ap Bio - 1.1 Structure of water and hydrogen bonding

Cohesion

When two of the same molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other

Adhesion

When two different molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other

What is surface tension in water molecules caused by

hydrogen bonds

What three properties allow for water to demonstrate additional chemical behaviours

Cohesion, adhesion, and surface tension

What gives water its high solvency ability in its liquid state

Water’s adhesive property

What makes ice less dense than liquid water

Water’s cohesive property which allows for unique hydrogen bond interactions to occur when water is in a solid state

What gives water its high heat capacity

Water’s cohesive property which allows it to absorb a lot of thermal energy before changing chemical states, resisting sudden changes in temperature

What is capillary action a result of

Both the adhesive and cohesive properties of water