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Which of the following statements accurately describes the unique properties of water that benefit organisms?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the unique properties of water that benefit organisms?
- Water's high surface tension allows insects to walk on water.
- Water's high specific heat capacity helps regulate temperature in organisms.
- Water's ability to dissolve many substances makes it a versatile solvent.
- All of the above statements accurately describe the properties of water that benefit organisms. (correct)
Where does hydrogen bonding occur in water molecules? Select the answer that accurately describes the location of hydrogen bonding.
Where does hydrogen bonding occur in water molecules? Select the answer that accurately describes the location of hydrogen bonding.
- Between hydrogen atoms in different water molecules.
- Between oxygen atoms in different water molecules
- Between the hydrogen atoms of one water molecule and the oxygen atom of another water molecule. (correct)
- Between hydrogen and oxygen atoms within the same water molecule.
The concept of electronegativity helps to explain why water is a polar molecule. Select the answer choice that best describes how electronegativity contributes to water's polarity.
The concept of electronegativity helps to explain why water is a polar molecule. Select the answer choice that best describes how electronegativity contributes to water's polarity.
- Electronegativity has no role in determining the polarity of a molecule.
- Oxygen attracts electrons more strongly than hydrogen, resulting in a partial negative charge on oxygen and a partial positive charge on hydrogen. (correct)
- Oxygen shares electrons equally with the hydrogen atoms, resulting in a neutral molecule.
- Hydrogen attracts electrons more strongly than oxygen, resulting in a partial positive charge on hydrogen and a partial negative charge on oxygen.
Which type of bond is weaker than a covalent bond, but plays a significant role in many biological processes?
Which type of bond is weaker than a covalent bond, but plays a significant role in many biological processes?
Which of the following is an example of a property of water that directly contributes to its ability to moderate temperature?
Which of the following is an example of a property of water that directly contributes to its ability to moderate temperature?
Flashcards
Elements of Living Matter
Elements of Living Matter
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen make up most living organisms.
Covalent Bonds
Covalent Bonds
Strong bonds formed when atoms share electrons; examples are H2O and O2.
Hydrogen Bonds
Hydrogen Bonds
Weak interactions that occur between polar molecules, especially water.
Properties of Water
Properties of Water
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pH Measurement
pH Measurement
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Study Notes
Water and Hydrogen Bonding
- Elements of Living Matter: Nearly all living matter is made up of elements, including (but not limited to) examples given in the questions.
- Solute, Solvent, Solution: A solute dissolves in a solvent to form a solution.
- Covalent Bonds: Chemical bonds where atoms share electrons; examples are needed in the question.
- Ionic Bonds: Chemical bonds where electrons are transferred between atoms; examples are required in the prompt.
- Hydrogen Bonds: Different from covalent and ionic bonds, hydrogen bonds involve attractions between slightly positive and negative regions of molecules, which is unique to water.
- Water Molecules: Diagrams are needed to show hydrogen bonds between water molecules.
- Electronegativity's Role: Electronegativity differences between oxygen and hydrogen in water create a polar molecule with partially positive and negative regions. This polarity affects the interactions between water molecules.
- Equal Electronegativity: If oxygen and hydrogen had equal electronegativity, water's polarity would disappear, changing its properties.
- Properties of Water: Water exhibits diverse properties. Examples include:
- Specific heat: Ability to absorb heat without a large change in temperature
- Surface tension: Ability to resist and hold together its surface
- Cohesion: Attraction between water molecules
- Adhesion: Attraction between different molecules (water and other substances)
- Capillary action: Water moves in narrow spaces
- High polarity: Makes it a good solvent
- Density: Water's density is unusual; ice floats on liquid water.
- pH: Measurement of acidity; water's neutral pH allows it to dissolve a wide range of substances.
- Benefits to Organisms: Water's properties are crucial for life. Organisms need water for various functions and adaptations. Ice providing insulation is one example.
- Density Importance: Water's unusual density property makes life possible in aquatic environments by preventing freezing; ice floats on water.
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