3.1.7 - Water Flashcards
1
Q
water
A
- dipolar molecule
- hydrogen bonding
2
Q
properties of water
A
- metabolite
- solvent
- high specific heat capacity
- large latent heat of vaporisation
- cohesion between water molecules
3
Q
metabolite
A
in condensation, hydrolysis, photosynthesis, respiration
4
Q
solvent
A
metabolic reactions can occur and allows for transport of substances
5
Q
high specific heat capacity
A
buffers changes in temperature
6
Q
large latent heat of vaporisation
A
provides a cooling effect (through evaporation)
7
Q
cohesion between water molecules
A
supports columns of water in plants and produces surface tension supporting small organisms
