Water Unit Review

These flashcards encompass key vocabulary and concepts from the Water Unit Review lecture notes, enabling focused study and better retention of material.

Kinetic Particle Theory

All matter is made of tiny particles that are always moving.

Covalent Bond

A bond where two atoms share electrons.

Ionic Bond

A bond where one atom gives away an electron and another atom takes it.

Hydrogen Bond

A weak bond between molecules with hydrogen and either oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine.

Solubility

How well a substance can dissolve in another, like salt in water.

Dissolution

The process of a substance dissolving in a liquid.

Salinity

How much salt is in water, usually shown in parts per thousand.

Thermocline

A layer in the ocean where the temperature changes quickly.

Halocline

A layer in the ocean where salinity changes quickly.

pH Scale

Measures if a solution is acid, neutral, or base based on hydrogen ions.

Universal Indicator

Paper that changes color to show if a solution is acidic or basic.

Density of Seawater

How compact seawater is, affected by temperature, pressure, and salinity.

Ocean Layers

Different layers in the ocean based on temperature and salt content.