Chapter 3 (Water and LIfe) Flashcards

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Cohesive Behavior of Water (1/4 properties)

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-cohesion (attraction between the same molecule)
-adhesion (attraction between different molecules)

caused by hydrogen bonding

applications: vascular transport in plants and surface tension

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Moderation of temperature (1/4 properties of water)

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water has a high specific heat (takes a lot of heat energy to raise 1g of water’s temp 1 degree celsius)

caused by hydrogen bonding

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Expansion upon freezing

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solid water is less dense and floats on top of water

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