Water Science Quiz
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Water Science Quiz

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

  • 68%
  • 30%
  • 1%
  • 3% (correct)

    • Which property of water is mainly responsible for its unique physical characteristics?

  • Viscosity
  • pH level
  • Polarity (correct)
  • Density

    • What is the primary reason that water is a liquid at room temperature while similar molecules like methane are gases?

  • Hydrogen bonding (correct)
  • Ionic interactions
  • Covalent Bonding
  • Molecular weight differences

    • In which state does most of the Earth's freshwater exist?

    <p>Ice caps and glaciers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the difference in electrical charges on different sides of a molecule?

    <p>Polarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much of Earth's surface water is found in lakes?

    <p>87%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What charge does the oxygen atom in a water molecule bear due to its higher electron affinity?

    <p>Slightly negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of interaction is primarily responsible for the attraction between neighboring water molecules?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geometry do water molecules exhibit due to their hydrogen bonding capabilities?

    <p>Tetrahedral geometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature is water most dense, allowing ice to float?

    <p>4°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties of water is NOT explained by its polar nature and hydrogen bonding?

    <p>Colorless and odorless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hydrogen bonds can a single water molecule participate in?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of molecules can water form hydrogen bonds with, aside from water itself?

    <p>O- or N- bearing compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon does the polar nature of water explain regarding its behavior in biological systems?

    <p>High surface tension and adhesion properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of water being liquid at room temperature?

    <p>Organisms can interact with and use it as a solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of water in chemical reactions as mentioned in the content?

    <p>A source of hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced when H+ combines with a water molecule?

    <p>Hydronium ion (H3O+)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a neutral solution have in terms of hydrogen ion concentration?

    <p>[H+] = 10^−7 M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH scale's logarithmic nature responsible for?

    <p>A difference of one pH unit corresponds to a 10-fold difference in [H+]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of Kw, the ionization constant of water, at 25 °C?

    <p>10^−14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what pH range is human blood considered physiological?

    <p>7.1 - 7.4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best defines what pH measures?

    <p>The relative amount of free hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which range of pH values indicates an acidic solution?

    <p>pH &lt; 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term pH stand for?

    <p>Potential of hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a strong acid that completely ionizes in water?

    <p>Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a weak base?

    <p>Partially ionizes in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is amphoteric?

    <p>Water (H2O)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical pH range of blood in the human body?

    <p>7.1 - 7.4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acid is an example of a weak acid?

    <p>Acetic acid (CH3COOH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a decrease in gastric juice acidity?

    <p>Hypoacidity leading to digestive issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which definition correctly describes strong bases?

    <p>They completely release hydroxide ions in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pH level characterizes normal urine?

    <p>6.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines primary metabolic acidosis?

    <p>Low serum levels of bicarbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of primary respiratory alkalosis?

    <p>Severe anxiety or hyperventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition leads to primary metabolic alkalosis?

    <p>Loss of gastric HCl without loss of pancreatic HCO3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the body compensate for respiratory acidosis?

    <p>By retaining HCO3-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can cause primary metabolic acidosis?

    <p>Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Water

    • Water is a vital substance for life, making up a significant portion of most organisms.
    • The human body consists of approximately 60% water predominantly found in extracellular fluids (surrounding cells) and within cells.
    • Water's unique properties result from its polar nature, with the oxygen atom carrying a partial negative charge (δ-) and the hydrogen atoms bearing a partial positive charge (δ+).
    • This polarity enables water molecules to form hydrogen bonds with each other and other molecules containing N-, O-, or S-containing functional groups.
    • Hydrogen bonds are primarily electrostatic attractions, but also exhibit some covalent characteristics, creating a preferred orientation and directionality.
    • Each water molecule can potentially participate in four hydrogen bonds, contributing to its unusual properties.

    Properties of Water

    • Water remains liquid at biologically relevant temperatures, allowing organisms to interact with it, live in and on it, and utilize it as a solvent.
    • Water exhibits its highest density at 4°C, causing ice to float.
    • Water has a high latent heat, meaning a large amount of heat energy is required to change its state from liquid to gas.
    • Water serves as an excellent thermal buffer due to its high specific heat capacity, enabling it to absorb and release heat without drastic temperature changes.
    • Water molecules exhibit cohesion, sticking to each other, and adhesion, adhering to other surfaces.
    • This cohesion and adhesion contribute to water's high surface tension.
    • Water is an excellent solvent, readily dissolving many substances, and can also act as a reactant in various chemical reactions.

    Acids, Bases, and pH

    • Pure water exhibits a slight tendency to ionize, resulting in small concentrations of H+ and OH- ions.
    • The ionization of water is described by the dissociation constant, Kw, which indicates the relative concentrations of hydrogen and hydroxide ions.
    • At neutral pH, the concentration of H+ ions equals that of OH- ions, having a value close to 10−7 mol L−1 at 25 °C.
    • Acidic solutions contain a higher concentration of H+ ions (pH < 7), while basic solutions have a lower concentration of H+ ions (pH > 7).
    • pH is a logarithmic scale, meaning a one-unit change in pH corresponds to a ten-fold change in H+ ion concentration.
    • The physiological pH of human blood is near-neutral, ranging from 7.1 to 7.4.

    Classification of Substances Based on pH

    • Acids release H+ ions in solution, acting as proton donors.
      • Strong acids ionize almost entirely in water, releasing their hydrogen ions completely.
      • Weak acids ionize partially in water, not releasing all their hydrogen ions.
    • Bases release OH- ions in solution or accept protons.
      • Strong bases ionize almost entirely in water, releasing their hydroxide ions completely.
      • Weak bases ionize partially in water, not releasing all their hydroxyl groups.
    • Amphoteric substances can act as both acids and bases, such as water and amino acids.

    Importance of pH in Body Fluids

    • Blood pH: 7.1 - 7.4 (any change can be fatal).
    • Urine pH: 6.8 (slightly acidic), with changes influencing the solubility of salts and potentially leading to urinary stones.
    • Gastric juice pH: 1.5 - 2 (highly acidic), with increased acidity potentially causing peptic ulcers and decreased acidity resulting in hypoacidity.

    Acidosis and Alkalosis

    • Acidosis: Characterized by a low serum bicarbonate level (less than 22 mEq/liter).
      • Primary metabolic acidosis: Caused by diarrhea, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, lactic acidosis, ketoacidosis in diabetes or alcoholism, and aspirin poisoning.
    • Alkalosis: Characterized by an elevated serum bicarbonate level (greater than 29 mEq/liter).
      • Primary respiratory alkalosis: Occurs with hypocapnia (pCO2 < 35 mmHg) due to hyperventilation from anxiety, fever, or high altitudes.
      • Primary metabolic alkalosis: Caused by loss of gastric HCl without loss of pancreatic HCO3, such as vomiting, or administration of some diuretics.

    Compensation Mechanisms for Acidosis and Alkalosis

    • Respiratory acidosis or alkalosis: Compensated by the lungs, retaining or eliminating CO2.
    • Metabolic acidosis or alkalosis: Compensated by the kidneys, retaining or eliminating HCO3-.

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