Biology
Biology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321794260
Author: Audesirk, Teresa/ Audesirk
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 2.3, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The unique properties of water and the importance of these properties to life.

Introduction:

Loren Eiseley as a naturalist stated that “if there is magic on Earth, it is contained in water”. Water has special properties that result from hydrogen bonds and polarity of molecules.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The way in which polar covalent and hydrogen bonds contribute to the unique properties of water.

Introduction:

The attractive forces that hold atoms together in a molecule are known as chemical bonds. There are three types of chemical bonds such as hydrogen, ionic and covalent bond.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The way in which acids, bases, and buffers affect solutions.

Introduction:

A tiny fraction of water molecules at any given point will split into hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions. Pure water contains an equal concentration of both hydrogen and hydroxide ions but when ion forming substances are added to water, the solution may no longer have hydrogen and hydroxide ions in equal concentrations.

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