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Which property of water describes its ability to form bonds with itself?
What term is used for molecules that do not dissolve in water?
What does the term 'solvent' refer to in aqueous solutions?
How does the polar nature of water affect its interaction with other substances?
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What is surface tension a measure of?
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What is the specific heat capacity of water?
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Ice floats because it is denser than liquid water.
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What determines the V-shape of a water molecule?
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How many hydrogen bonds does ice have?
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Water molecules in ice have a ______ lattice-like structure.
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Why does water have a high specific heat?
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Study Notes
Water is Crucial for Life
- All living organisms require water for survival.
Water as a Solvent
- Water is a common solvent, forming aqueous solutions.
- A solvent dissolves a solute.
- Solutes are substances dissolved in a solvent.
Water's Polarity
- Water molecules have an uneven distribution of charge, making them polar.
- Polarity is a characteristic of molecules with uneven charge distribution.
- Polar molecules are hydrophilic (water-loving) and dissolve in water.
- Non-polar molecules are hydrophobic (water-fearing) and do not dissolve in water.
Hydrogen Bonding
- Water molecules can form hydrogen bonds with each other.
- Hydrogen bonding contributes to water's unique properties.
Cohesion and Surface Tension
- Cohesion is the attraction of water molecules to each other.
- Cohesion leads to high surface tension, the resistance to breaking the surface of a liquid.
Adhesion
- Adhesion is the attraction of water molecules to other molecules and surfaces.
Water's High Specific Heat
- Water has a high specific heat capacity, meaning it requires a large amount of heat to change temperature.
- This is due to the hydrogen bonds between water molecules, which require energy to break.
- The strong attractions between water molecules impede the kinetic energy of the molecules and require more energy to increase their temperature.
Water's Molecular Shape
- Water molecules have a distinctive V-shape.
- This shape is because oxygen has a high electronegativity, attracting electrons more strongly than hydrogen.
- This creates a polar covalent bond, giving the water molecule a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom and partial positive charges on the hydrogen atoms.
Ice Floats
- Ice floats because it is less dense than liquid water.
- This is due to the unique hydrogen bonding pattern in ice.
- Ice has a more open, lattice-like structure compared to liquid water, resulting in fewer water molecules packed in a given volume.
- The open structure of ice is caused by the formation of four hydrogen bonds per water molecule, while liquid water has an average of ~3.4 hydrogen bonds.
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Description
This quiz explores the essential properties of water and its significance for life. Topics include water as a solvent, its polarity, hydrogen bonding, and the concepts of cohesion and adhesion. Test your understanding of how these characteristics contribute to water's vital role in the environment.
