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What property of water is explained by the formation of hydrogen bonds?
What property of water is explained by the formation of hydrogen bonds?
- Cohesive properties (correct)
- Crystal structure in ice
- High specific heat
- Adhesive properties
In water, what does the polarity allow it to interact with?
In water, what does the polarity allow it to interact with?
- Oxygen gas
- Hydrophobic compounds
- Uncharged polar compounds (correct)
- Non-polar compounds
In the context of pH, what does a value of 7 signify?
In the context of pH, what does a value of 7 signify?
- Neutral solution (correct)
- Basic solution
- Alkaline solution
- Acidic solution
What property defines a buffer?
What property defines a buffer?
Which element is NOT mentioned as one of the most important elements of life in the text?
Which element is NOT mentioned as one of the most important elements of life in the text?
What type of bonds do membrane phospholipids form in water?
What type of bonds do membrane phospholipids form in water?
What is the primary factor that determines the elemental properties of an atom?
What is the primary factor that determines the elemental properties of an atom?
What causes electrons to move between shells?
What causes electrons to move between shells?
Which type of bond arises when atoms share electrons?
Which type of bond arises when atoms share electrons?
What is the primary reason water is considered a 'universal solvent' for life?
What is the primary reason water is considered a 'universal solvent' for life?
Which of the following atoms is not considered essential for life?
Which of the following atoms is not considered essential for life?
What is the most stable atomic state?
What is the most stable atomic state?