mass transport

Question 1

Why is water a good solvent

Answer 1

Water’s polar nature means water molecules can break down ionic lattices by surrounding ions

Question 2

someone stated that loss of heat when sweating is related to the dipole nature of water
molecules.

Justify this statement.

always describe why water is polar

Answer 2

the water has an uneven distribution of charge causing it to be polar so water forms hydrogen bonds with other water molecules so it takes a lot of energy to break these bonds and allow water to evaporate.