WATER

Contains polar covalent bonds since O

and H do not share electrons equally.

Role as a solvent, chemical reactant,

and as a factor to maintain constant

temperature

Like charges _______

Opposite charge_______

______ hold water molecules which

responsible for many of its properties, including

thermal.

Oxygen exerts a greater pull on the

electrons because of its ______

electronegativity

• high

• low

What do you call to two electrons electric charges or magnetic poles that have equal magnitudes but opposite signs.

Attractive or repulsive interaction between

objects having electric charges. It greatly influences the shape and

function of biomolecules.

Both H bonding and Van Der Waals

forces are ___________ in nature

An electronegative atom such as F, O, or N is an

H bond _______.

• donor

• acceptor