Name and explain four properties of water that support life.

Q: Several emergent properties of water contribute to the suitability of the environment for life.…

A: Water (H2O) is very essential for survival of living beings.

Q: The emergent property of water that contributes to surface tension is ?

A: The emergent property of water that contributes to its surface tension is cohesion. When the…

Q: Explain why the polar nature of water enables water molecules to be cohesive.  Also, why is this…

A: water is probably the most important molecule on earth , which make life on earth possible and…

Q: What type of chemical bond forms between hydrogen and oxygen atoms within a water molecule? Which…

A: A water molecule has the formula H2O. It has a bent molecular shape and consists of two hydrogen (H)…

Q: Describe the changes in mineral content of water as it moves from rainwater to lake water and,…

A: Water is the essential medium for the survival of life. The 3 sources of water include: surface…

Q: The elimination of which characteristic of water would have the leastimpact on a living organism…

A: Water in its liquid form is the most important compound that is required for the survival of life on…

Q: When placed in water, phospholipid molecules form the structures shown here. Explain why. Water…

A: Phospholipids are amphiphatic consisting of both hydrophillic and hydrophobic layers.The biological…

Q: Explain why a water strider insect can walk on the surface of a lake or pond. Use the terms hydrogen…

A: A water strider, commonly known as a pond skater, a water strider is an insect belonging to the…

Q: Distinguish between each of the following pairs of terms: Neutron and proton Atomic number and mass…

A: Neutron – They are found in the nucleus of an atom.  They do not possess any charge on them they are…

Q: Provide two examples of lipids for each section: Impermeable     Moderately permeable…

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Q: Examine the table below and briefly familiarize yourself with just what elements make sea water…

A: Seawater, or salt water, is water from a sea or ocean.  On average, seawater in the world’s ocean…

Q: Explain the biological importance of water?

A: Most of the roles of water in supporting life are due to its molecular structure and some of it's…

Q: The cups shown at the right contain different amounts of water kept at different temperatures.…

A: Thermal energy is caused due to heat. Temperature is the measure of hotness of coldness of a…

Q: Water is an example of a compound. Which of the following is the best description of all compounds?…

A: INTRODUCTION Water is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical…