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Which atoms make up a water molecule?
Which atoms make up a water molecule?
- Two oxygen atoms and one carbon atom
- Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (correct)
- Two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom
- Two oxygen atoms and one hydrogen atom
What is the term for a molecule that has electrically charged areas?
What is the term for a molecule that has electrically charged areas?
- Polar molecule (correct)
- Ionic molecule
- Nonpolar molecule
- Hydrophilic molecule
Why is water vital to all living organisms?
Why is water vital to all living organisms?
- Because it helps in the synthesis of proteins
- Because it is the main component of cells (correct)
- Because it is a source of carbon for organisms
- Because it provides energy for cellular processes
What role does water play in the chemistry of life?
What role does water play in the chemistry of life?
Why do scientists search for water on other planets?
Why do scientists search for water on other planets?
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