Water Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five properties of water?
A
Metabolite, solvent,high SHC, high SLC
2
Q
Explain water as a metabolite?
A
It is used in hydrolysis reactions and formed in condensation reactions
3
Q
Explain water as a solvent?
A
It dissolves and transports ions and polar molecules
4
Q
Explain water’s high specific heat capacity?
A
It can be used as a buffer for temperature change
5
Q
Explain water’s high specific latent heat?
A
It is used as a cooling agent, such as sweating
