water Flashcards
learn about the properties of water
1
Q
water is dipole, what does this mean?
A
it has a positively charged end and a negatively charged end
2
Q
what is the overall charge of water?
A
neutral
3
Q
what does polar mean?
A
a molecule with seperated charges
4
Q
what bonds form?
A
hydrogen
5
Q
why is water a good solvent?
A
water attracts charged particles and these are then dissolved
6
Q
how is water a metabolite?
A
it is used in many biochemical reactions
7
Q
what is hydrolysis?
A
where water splits a molecule
8
Q
what is a condensation reaction?
A
where water is a product
9
Q
what is cohesion?
A
water molecules attract each other forming h-bonds+ stick
