The Biological Solvent
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What is the dominating characteristic of water as a solvent in biochemistry?

  • H-bond donor/acceptor (correct)
  • High density
  • High heat capacity
  • High boiling point

    • What type of interactions allow solvation of ions in water?

  • Hydrogen bonding
  • London dispersion forces
  • Charge-charge & Charge-dipole (correct)
  • Dipole-dipole

    • What is the dielectric constant of water?

  • Approximately 1-10 for nonpolar organics
  • Approximately 20
  • Approximately 80 (correct)
  • Approximately 100

    • In aqueous solvent, ionic interactions are relatively:

    <p>Short-range (10 - 40 nm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network does water form in both solid and liquid forms?

    <p>Extensive H-bonded network</p> Signup and view all the answers

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