Water Flashcards
1
Q
elemental composition
A
H
O
2
Q
sources
A
bottled
tap
fruit veg
3
Q
properties
A
colourless
odourless
tasteless
boils at 100, freezes at 0
may be solid liquid or vapour
A solvent
absorbs and retains heat
Is neutral : pH:7
4
Q
biological importance
A
essential part of tissue and fluids
transportation
involved in hydrolysis
distributes heat
controls body temp
removes waste thro kidneys
provides calcium and fluorine
quenches thirst
