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What does it mean that water is a polar molecule, and why is this important?
What is a polar covalent bond?
The unequal sharing of electrons.
What is a non-polar covalent bond?
The equal sharing of electrons.
What is an ionic bond? Give an example.
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What is an ion?
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Why are polar covalent bonds and non-polar covalent bonds important?
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What is the difference between a molecule, element, and compound?
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Describe the relationship between hydrogen bonds, oxygen as an electron hog, and polar covalent bonds.
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What is an ionic bond?
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What is a hydrogen bond?
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What is an acid?
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What is a base?
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What does the pH scale measure?
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If water has a pH of 7, what do we know about this molecule?
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Why is water considered the universal solvent?
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Match the following properties of water:
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What is cohesion?
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What is adhesion?
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What is surface tension?
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What is capillary action?
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What is the significance of CHNOPS?
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Study Notes
Water as a Polar Molecule
- Water exhibits polar characteristics due to unequal charge distribution, with partial positive and negative regions.
- This polarity enables water to dissolve other polar substances easily, such as salts and sugars.
Polar and Non-polar Covalent Bonds
- Polar covalent bonds involve the unequal sharing of electrons.
- Non-polar covalent bonds entail equal sharing of electrons.
Ionic Bonds
- Ionic bonds are formed through the transfer of electrons, e.g., sodium (Na) transfers an electron to chlorine (Cl), resulting in NaCl (table salt).
Definition of Ions
- An ion is defined as an atom with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.
Importance of Covalent Bonds
- Polar and non-polar covalent bonds dictate many properties of water, such as its solvent capabilities, cohesion, and surface tension.
- Only polar covalent bonds can form hydrogen bonds, attracting hydrophilic (water-loving) substances while repelling hydrophobic (water-repelling) substances.
Molecules, Elements, and Compounds
- A molecule consists of two or more atoms linked by covalent bonds.
- An element cannot be decomposed into simpler substances, and a compound consists of two or more different elements bonded in a fixed ratio (e.g., NaCl).
Relationship of Hydrogen Bonds and Electronegativity
- Oxygen's high electronegativity results in an unequal sharing of electrons, leading to polar covalent bonds.
- This polarity enables the formation of hydrogen bonds between water molecules, where the positively charged hydrogen of one molecule attracts the negatively charged oxygen of another.
Acids and Bases
- An acid has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) than hydroxide ions (OH-), e.g., vinegar.
- A base has a higher concentration of hydroxide ions and a lower concentration of hydrogen ions, e.g., bleach.
pH Scale
- The pH scale quantifies the acidity or basicity of substances, with water being neutral at a pH of 7.
Universal Solvent
- Water is termed the universal solvent due to its polar nature, which allows it to disrupt ionic bonds and dissolve a variety of substances.
Properties of Water
- Key properties of water include cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, and capillary action.
Cohesion
- Cohesion refers to water's ability to bond with itself through hydrogen bonding, crucial for processes like nutrient transport in trees.
Adhesion
- Adhesion is the attraction between water and other substances, demonstrated when water makes glass slides stick together.
Surface Tension
- Surface tension measures the difficulty of breaking the water surface, enhanced by hydrogen bonding, allowing insects to walk on water.
Capillary Action
- Capillary action describes the movement of water through a porous material due to cohesion, adhesion, and surface tension, facilitating nutrient transport in plants.
CHNOPS Significance
- CHNOPS stands for carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur, highlighting the primary elements essential to life forms.
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This quiz focuses on key concepts from Chemistry Chapter 2, particularly the properties of water as a polar molecule. Understanding these properties is essential for grasping how water interacts with other substances, including its ability to dissolve various compounds. Test your knowledge and reinforce your understanding of these foundational concepts.