5.4 Bio Flashcards

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What are the 5 properties of water?

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cohesion+adhesion, water is solvent of life, Ice is less dense, High specific heat, Evaporation

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What is pH

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The amount of hydronium in the water.

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3
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What is H3O and OH

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Hydronium and hydroxide

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4
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What is water’s pH

A

7

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5
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What is a base

A

pH>7

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What is an acid

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pH<7

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Why are we studying water

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Water is the main solvent and liquid in biology, it is vital to life.

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