water Flashcards
(9 cards)
1.
two categories of water molecules sticking to each other and to surfaces
cohesion & adhesion
the force of hydrogen bonds along water surface
surface tension
universal solvent
water
reason why water is a biological solvent
high polarity
large amount of heat energy is required to increase temperature
water property
water has high heat capacity
water has the ability to dissolve tons of substances
water property
water is a biological solvent
prevents friction in joints during movement, heart during contraction, & intestines during digestion
property of water
water is lubricant
water has dynamic structure where molecules are free to move about
property of water
medium where chemical & physical processes take place
large amount of heat is needed to turn liquid into gas
property of water
high heat vaporization
