Ap Biology Unit 1.1-1.4

Which of the following properties of water enables molecules to cling together as they move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

• Water expands as it freezes.
• Water is an excellent solvent.
• Water exhibits cohesive behavior.
• Water moderates temperature.

Capillary action is the result of adhesion. Which aspect of water is responsible for this?

• Nonpolar covalent bonds enable water to dissolve other substances.
• Polar covalent bonds join molecules of water to other substances.
• Hydrogen bonds form between water and another substance.
• Ionic bonds enable electrons to flow through water and into another substance.

Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate, or change, in temperature. Why?

• Water is a solvent.
• Water has a high heat capacity.
• Water acts as a buffer.
• Water is non-polar.

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Some insects can stand on the surface of calm water. Their feet push the surface of the water down slightly, but they do not break the surface. Why?

• The insects are light enough so they do not break the hydrogen bonds holding the water molecules together
  
• The insects actually use their wings to hover slightly above the water’s surface and they only skim it with their feet.
• The insect’s feet are non-polar, so they are repelled by the polar water molecules and are pushed away from the water’s surface.
• The insects are small enough to see the individual water molecules, so they are able to step carefully from one molecule to the next
  

Attractions between water molecules due to polarity are called:

• Covalent bonds
• Ionic bonds
• Polar bonds
• Hydrogen bonds

Why does ice float?

• As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.
• As water freezes, it takes up more hydrogen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.
• As water freezes, air becomes trapped between the hydrogen bonds of water molecules.
• As water freezes, it takes up more oxygen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.

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How does a hydrogen bond form?

• Between the positive hydrogen of one water molecule and the negative oxygen of another

• Between the positive hydrogen of one water molecule and the negative hydrogen of another

• Between the positive oxygen of one water molecule and the negative oxygen of another

• Between the positive hydrogen of one water molecule and the positive hydrogen of another

A measure of how difficult it is to stretch or break the surface of a liquid is called...

• polar molecule
• surface tension
• capillary action
• specific heat

What property of water is shown in the picture?

• capillary action
• surface tension
• evaporation
• universal solvent

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A water molecule is a ________ molecule, which has one oxygen that has a __________ charge and two hydrogens that have a ___________ charge.

• nonpolar, positive, negative
• polar, positive, negative
• polar, negative, positive
• nonpolar, negative, positive