Water Flashcards

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1
Q

Hydrogen bond

A

formed among polar compounds

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2
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Cohesion

A

attraction of water molecules to other water molecules (water sticks to water)

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3
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Adhesion

A

attraction of water to other polar molecules (water sticks to other things)

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4
Q

High Specific Heat

A

the energy creating and breaking bonds make water able to absorb heat

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5
Q

High heat of vaporization

A

energy is required to evaporate water

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6
Q

Ice is less dense than water

A

when water freezes it forms a crystal structure that takes up more space than when it’s liquid

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7
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Powerful Solvent

A

water easily dissolves polar substances and ions

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8
Q

Opposes non polar substances

A

lipids (non polar) are repelled by water

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9
Q

Hydrophilic

A

dissolves in water

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10
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Hydrophobic

A

doesn’t dissolves in water

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11
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Water forms ions

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Hydrogen ion (H+) and Hydroxide ion (OH-); forms when left alone

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