Water Flashcards
1
Q
is water a polar or non polar molecule
A
polar
2
Q
what occurs between water molecules and why does it occur
A
hydrogen bonds form because of the attraction between partial positive of H and partial negative of an electronegative atom
3
Q
water interacts with polar molecules making them …..
A
hydrophilic
4
Q
water does not interact with what type of molecules and why
A
- non polar molecules
- they form a tight membrane when put into a polar environment ( water)
5
Q
what is the difference between an acidic and basic solution
A
acidic has a higher concentration of hydrogen bonds while basic has a lower concentration
acidic- higher
basic - lower