Properties of Water Flashcards
1
Q
Solvent
A
Involved in many biochemical reactions
Allows polar molecules to dissolve
Acts as a transport medium
2
Q
High specific heat capacity
A
Lots of heat energy needed to make the water hotter
Aquatic environments stay stable
3
Q
High latent of heat vaporisation
A
Large amount of energy needed to vaporise water
Used as a cooling mechanism in mammals
4
Q
Metabolite
A
Involved in many biochemical reactions
5
Q
Cohesion
A
Water molecules attract each other and form hydrogen bonds between each other
Xylem to go up the vessicles
6
Q
High density
A
Maxium 4c
7
Q
Transparent
A
Allows light to go through
