Questions and Answers
What is the most abundant compound in living things?
Water
Why is water considered to be an ideal biologic solvent?
Because it can dissolve many substances
What type of molecule is water?
Polar molecule
What feature of water helps to attract other molecules?
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What type of bonds give water many of its unique properties such as viscosity, surface tension, and boiling point?
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At what temperature does water exist in its liquid state?
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Why do molecules with hydrogen bonds have higher boiling points than molecules that don't?
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What type of interactions cause non-polar substances like fats or oils to clump together when placed in water?
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