Biochemistry Part 4: Characteristics of Water Flashcards
1
Q
List 10 Water Characteristics.
A
- Water is Asymmetrical.
- It is very polar.
- It has very strong intermolecular attractions.
- It has a strong Hydrogen Bonding.
- It has a high specific heat.
- It has high vaporization heat.
- High adhesion properties.
- It is a universal solvent.
- Strong cohesion tension.
- Ice is less dense than water
2
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What is high specific heat?
A
It s the amount of heat needed to raise a 1 gram of substance by 1 degree Celsius.
3
Q
How does having a high specific heat in water help the environment?
A
It can keep the temperature of water moderate, which will help the animals living around it and the overall temperature of the environment around it.
4
Q
What is one advantage of water having a high vaporization heat?
A
Water having high vaporization heat can explain how sweat helps cool the body.
5
Q
How does having a high adhesion properties helps plants?
A
Helps plants flow water from the roots to the leaves.
