Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding

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How many hydrogen bonds can a water molecule form?

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Four

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How many hydrogen bonds are there between cytosine and guanine in DNA?

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Three

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What property of water allows it to move from roots to leaves in plants?

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Capillary action

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What is a hydrogen bond?

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A bond between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom.

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What is the purpose of hydrogen bonds in DNA?

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To stabilize the double helix structure.

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What is the molecular structure of water?

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Water (H2O) consists of one oxygen atom covalently bonded to two hydrogen atoms.

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What is cohesion in the context of water?

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

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What is adhesion in the context of water?

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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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What is specific heat, and why is it important for water?

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Specific heat is the amount of heat required to change the temperature of a substance. Water's high specific heat helps regulate temperature in the environment.

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How does temperature affect hydrogen bonding in water?

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As temperature increases, hydrogen bonds break more frequently, leading to a change in water's state (e.g., from liquid to gas).