Water Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of a water molecule
A
2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom
2
Q
What makes water polar
A
Hydrogen slightly positive and oxygen atom slightly negative
3
Q
Interactions between water molecules
A
Due to being polar hydrogen bonds between hydrogen of one molecule and oxygen of another form
4
Q
Water having high boiling point
A
Because of hydrogen bonding between molecules
5
Q
Water is cohesive
A
Moves as one mass because molecules are attracted to each other
6
Q
Functions of Water being a solvent
A
Because it is polar and can have minerals dissolved essential for survival of organisms
7
Q
Water acts as a coolant
A
Maintain constant temperatures for enzyme activity
8
Q
Water acts as a coolant
A
Maintain constant temperatures for enzyme activity
