Water Flashcards
1
Q
Water is…
A
A covalent compound
A polar molecule
2
Q
A polar molecule
A
A molecule that has an unequal distribution of electron charge. Polar bonds are arranged asymmetrically
3
Q
Cohesion
A
The negative end of the oxygen atom is attracted to the positive end of the hydrogen atom of the adjacent molecule.
A hydrogen bond forms.
This cohesive force gives water its unique properties
4
Q
The polarity of water gives it specific functions (5)
A
Has a high heat capacity
Has a large latent heat of vaporisation
Forms strong cohesion between water molecules
It is an important solvent
It is a metabolite in many metabolic reactions
