In the Course of Your Examination of the Books and Records

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In the course of your examination of the books and records of Griffin Company for the year ending December 31, 2012, you find the following data:

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Definitions:

Buffer

A solution that resists changes in pH when acid or alkali is added to it.

Capillary Action

The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity.

Adhesion

The process by which two surfaces are held together by intermolecular forces or mechanical interlocking.

Cohesion

The force that holds molecules of the same substance together, such as water molecules in a drop.