Water Flashcards
Hydrogen bond
formed among polar compounds
Cohesion
attraction of water molecules to other water molecules (water sticks to water)
Adhesion
attraction of water to other polar molecules (water sticks to other things)
High Specific Heat
the energy creating and breaking bonds make water able to absorb heat
High heat of vaporization
energy is required to evaporate water
Ice is less dense than water
when water freezes it forms a crystal structure that takes up more space than when it’s liquid
Powerful Solvent
water easily dissolves polar substances and ions
Opposes non polar substances
lipids (non polar) are repelled by water
Hydrophilic
dissolves in water
Hydrophobic
doesn’t dissolves in water
Water forms ions
Hydrogen ion (H+) and Hydroxide ion (OH-); forms when left alone