Water: Ace of Elements Flashcards
1
Q
Water makes up __% of the living world
A
75
2
Q
What are the two solvent systems in a cell?
A
water and lipids
3
Q
Water can cause…
A
disassociation of molecules
4
Q
Define: cohesion
A
when water sticks to itself
5
Q
Define: adhesion
A
when water sticks to other charged molecules
6
Q
Define: capillary action
A
when water cohesion causes it to rise
7
Q
The two parts of pH are…
A
hydronium and hydroxide
8
Q
Hydronium is…
A
H+
9
Q
Hydroxide is…
A
OH-
10
Q
More hydronium ions result in…
A
a more acidic solution
11
Q
More hydroxide ions result in…
A
a more alkaline solution