Water, Acids, Bases, pH, chem reactions, macromolecules

Front

What property of water allows it to be such a versatile solvent that it is often called the 'universal solvent'?

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Polarity

Front

Water is a polar molecule, which means it has a positive and a negative side. Hydrogen bonds form when:

Back

The positive end of one water molecule bonds to the negative end of another water molecule.

Front

What is one of the functions of lipids?

Back

Long Term Energy

Front

What are the building blocks of the body, hair, muscles, etc.?

Back

Proteins

Front

Waxes, oils, and fats are examples of:

Back

Lipids

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

0 to 6.9

Front

What is the pH range of bases?

Back

7.1 to 14

Front

What is the pH of pure water?

Back

7 (neutral)

Front

What is a common property of acids?

Back

They donate protons (H+) in a solution.

Front

What is a common property of bases?

Back

They accept protons (H+) in a solution.