IB Biology 2.2 Water

Water is considered _________ because it has a slightly electropositive end and slightly electronegative end.

Water is made up of 2 hydrogen atoms that form _____ bonds with 1 oxygen atom.

The polarity of water molecules is produced because oxygen is more ___________ than hydrogen.

The ability for water molecules to form bonds with itself is called _____________.

The ability for water to form bonds with other polar molecules is called ________.

•Water can dissolve many organic and inorganic substances that have ______________or polar regions

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

When salt dissolves in water, the positive sodium ions are surrounded by the ___________ region of water molecules.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Substances that are chemically attracted to water are called ___________.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Substances that are insoluble in water are called _________.

Glucose is a _____________ molecule and therefore is easily dissolved in blood plasma and transported around the body.