Water 2024

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Valence electrons in a covalent bond are:

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Shared.

Front

Which component of a water molecule is attracted to the oxygen of another water molecule?

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Hydrogen.

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What does 'like dissolves like' mean?

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Polar solutes mix with polar solvents.

Front

What can be said about water?

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It is a molecular compound made of two parts Hydrogen and one part Oxygen.

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What property of water is illustrated by its attraction to phospholipid heads in the cell membrane?

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Adhesion.

Front

Define a water molecule.

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A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom (H2O).

Front

What is cohesion in relation to water?

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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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Explain the significance of water's high specific heat.

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Water's high specific heat allows it to absorb and release large amounts of heat without significant temperature changes, stabilizing climates.

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What is the pH level of pure water?

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The pH level of pure water is 7, which is neutral.