Water Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties of water
A
- Water is a polar molecule due to the Uneven distribution of charge
- Water is a polar solvent and can be used to transport many biological molecules ( as many of them are polar and dissolve)
- Hydrogen bonding creates cohesion and adhesion which enables the effective transport of substances through the xylem
- Hydrogen bonding is strong giving water a high specific heat capacity , minimizing temperature fluctuations.