marine science vocab

Covalent bonds

Strong bonds where atoms share electrons

Hydrogen bonds

Weak bonds between water molecules due to polarity

Capillary action

Water climbing up narrow tubes due to adhesion + cohesion

Solute

The substance being dissolved (salt)

Solution

A mix of solute and solvent(saltwater)

Solvent

The substance doing the dissolving (water)

Hydrophilic

“Water loving” substances that dissolve in water (sugar and salt)

Hydrophobic

“Water fearing” substances that don’t mix with water (oil)

Salinity

Amount of salt in water

Density

Measuring amount of mass in a given volume M/V

Cohesion

Water sticks to water

Adhesion

Water sticks to other surfaces

Oxygen minimum zone

Area in ocean with the least amount of oxygen is below surface

Specific heat

Amount of energy needed to raise waters temperature