| A | B |
| Molecule | a group of atoms held together by chemical bonds |
| Chemical bonds | when electrons are shared between atoms or move from one atom to another |
| Electrons | negatively charged particles found toward the outside of an atom |
| Protons | positively charged particles found in the atoms nucleus |
| Polar Molecule | one end of the molecule has a different charge than the other |
| Cohesion | the ability for water molecules to stick together |
| Adhesion | the tendency of water to stick to other materials |
| Capillary Action | the property of water to link together and spread through other materials |
| Salinity | the total quantity of dissolved inorganic solids in water |