Properties Of Water

Question 1

Water is _____ which is important for ____ of ____ in plants. It’s also important for producing _____ _____ for small organisms

Answer 1

Water is cohesive which is important for columns of water in plants. It’s also important for producing surface tensions for small organisms.

Question 2

Water has a high _____ _____ _____ allowing it to _____ changes in ____

Answer 2

Water has a high specific heat capacity allowing it to buffer changes in temperature

Question 3

Water is a _____ in ________ __ _________

Answer 3

Water is a metabolite in condensation and hydrolysis

Question 4

Water is a universal ______ so _______ ________ can occur

Answer 4

Water is a universal solvent so metabolic reactions can occur

Question 5

Water has a large ______ _____ ___ ______ which provides a _____ ______

Answer 5

Water has a large latent heat of vaporisation which provides a cooling effect