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What is the dominating characteristic of water as a solvent in biochemistry?
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?
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?
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:
In aqueous solvent, ionic interactions are relatively:
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What type of network does water form in both solid and liquid forms?
What type of network does water form in both solid and liquid forms?
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