Water Flashcards
1
Q
Is water a linear or non-linear molecule?
A
Non-linear
2
Q
Does water have a permanent dipole moment?
A
Yes
3
Q
As ice, each water molecule interacts ______ with _ other water molecules.
A
Tetrahedrally, 4
4
Q
The permanent dipoles of water interact highly favorable with charged ions in solution, forming a _____ _____.
A
Hydration shell
5
Q
Why is a cluster of lipid molecules beneficial?
A
Fewer water molecules are in contact with the lipid portions than in the sum of the individual lipids…so fewer molecules are restricted in rotational freedom. The entropy of the system is increased.
