2.1.2 biological molecules Flashcards
1
Q
waters high specific heat capacity effect
A
makes water a good habitat as it doesn’t experience rapid heat changes
2
Q
water latent heat of evaporation
A
high energy needed to evaporate so when sweating organisms don’t lose too much water
3
Q
water polarity and cohesion effect
A
helps water flow so is good for transporting substances
4
Q
waters polarity w solvency effect
A
positive end of water effects negative ions and vica versa so ions get surrounded by water making it a good solvent
5
Q
why is water less dense when solid
A
forms lattice shape and molecules are further apart so is less dense
