12 Questions
Which property of water allows it to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules?
Polarity
What is the most abundant molecule in food?
Water
What percentage of water is typically found in raw ripe tomatoes?
94%
What property of water allows it to dissolve a variety of molecules?
Solubility
Which type of food generally contains more water - vegetables and fruits or meats and grains?
Fruits and vegetables
What phenomenon allows common salt (NaCl) to dissolve in water?
Ionization
What is the term used for substances that readily dissolve in water?
Hydrophilic
At what temperature does pure water freeze at sea level?
0°C
What happens to the boiling point of water when salt or sugar is added to it?
It increases
What is the temperature at which water vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure?
116°C
What property of water makes it less dense in its frozen state compared to its liquid state?
Unique expansion upon freezing
What does low water activity around a food system inhibit?
Microbial growth
Learn about the physical and chemical properties of water such as polarity, solubility, and specific heat, and how these properties impact food quality. Understand the role of water in food spoilage and its essential nature for life.
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