Water Flashcards
1
Q
Are molecules that form H bonds water soluble?
A
Yes. Water-solute bonding is more favourable than Solute-Solute or Water-Water
2
Q
Define the term Ampipathic
A
Contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts
3
Q
What is pH
A
A measure of proton concentration.
4
Q
What is a buffer and what does a buffer solution do
A
A buffer is a solution of weak acid. It keeps the pH of a solution constant.
5
Q
What are Ka and Kw
A
Ka is the acid dissociation constant and Kw is the ionization constant of water.
