Topic 1 - Water Flashcards
1
Q
What is the bonding in water?
A
Intramolecular (within) are strong covalent bonds.
2
Q
How is water polar?
A
Positive H and negative O
3
Q
Cohesion (function of water)
A
Allows transpiration due to intermolecular bonds.
4
Q
Adhesion (function of water)
A
Polar molecules attract each other in capillary action.
5
Q
Low density solid (function of water)
A
Ice floats on water.
6
Q
Metabolite (function of water)
A
Reactant and product in many reactions.
7
Q
Temperature control (function of water)
A
High specific heat capacity and high latent heat.
