Water: Ace of Elements Flashcards by Janeille Edwards | Brainscape

Q

Water makes up __% of the living world

A

75

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Q

What are the two solvent systems in a cell?

A

water and lipids

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Water can cause…

A

disassociation of molecules

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Q

Define: cohesion

A

when water sticks to itself

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Define: adhesion

A

when water sticks to other charged molecules

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Define: capillary action

A

when water cohesion causes it to rise

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Q

The two parts of pH are…

A

hydronium and hydroxide

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Hydronium is…

A

H+

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Hydroxide is…

A

OH-

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More hydronium ions result in…

A

a more acidic solution

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More hydroxide ions result in…

A

a more alkaline solution

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