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Which property of water allows it to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules?
Which property of water allows it to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules?
What is the most abundant molecule in food?
What is the most abundant molecule in food?
What percentage of water is typically found in raw ripe tomatoes?
What percentage of water is typically found in raw ripe tomatoes?
What property of water allows it to dissolve a variety of molecules?
What property of water allows it to dissolve a variety of molecules?
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Which type of food generally contains more water - vegetables and fruits or meats and grains?
Which type of food generally contains more water - vegetables and fruits or meats and grains?
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What phenomenon allows common salt (NaCl) to dissolve in water?
What phenomenon allows common salt (NaCl) to dissolve in water?
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What is the term used for substances that readily dissolve in water?
What is the term used for substances that readily dissolve in water?
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At what temperature does pure water freeze at sea level?
At what temperature does pure water freeze at sea level?
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What happens to the boiling point of water when salt or sugar is added to it?
What happens to the boiling point of water when salt or sugar is added to it?
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What is the temperature at which water vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure?
What is the temperature at which water vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure?
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What property of water makes it less dense in its frozen state compared to its liquid state?
What property of water makes it less dense in its frozen state compared to its liquid state?
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What does low water activity around a food system inhibit?
What does low water activity around a food system inhibit?
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