Properties of water Flashcards
Water is considered a ______ molecule.
polar
What is a polar molecule?
a molecule that possesses both positive and negative atomic structure
The hydrogen and oxygen in water have a _________ bond.
covalent
Water has a maximum density of…..
4 degrees celsius
What is the melting point of ice in celsius?
0 degrees celsius
What is the boiling point of liquid water in celsius?
100 degrees celsius
What is the melting point of ice in F?
32
What is the boiling point of water in F?
212
Water has the second highest __________.
specific heat after ammonia
What is specific heat?
the energy required to raise one unit of mass of a substance by 1 degrees celsius
Water has a _____ heat of vaporization.
high
What is heat of vaporization?
the amount of heat necessary to cause a phase transition between a liquid and a gas
What is an anabolic metabolic process?
creation of larger molecules
What is a catabolic process?
creation of smaller molecules