BIO

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Name: ___________________________________________
Date: ________________

BIO Unit 2.6 - Chemistry of Water

Due 10-30-2014

Do-Now
1. If we know that covalent means, sharing electrons, what do you think the word
cohesion means?


2. A solution is composed of both a solvent and a solute. Give me the usual states of
matter for:

-Solvent - ________________________________________

-Solute - _________________________________________

3. What happens when you mix oil and water? Why does this happen (HINT: think
of the polarity of each compound H20 and C66H100O6)




Hydrogen Bonding

Type of __________________ bond

Gives water molecule a partial ______________ and partial

__________________ ends

Hydrogen (_____)

Oxygen (______)

________________ molecule

Polarity

DEFINITION: Having two oppositely _______________________,

one ________________ and one ____________________

Results in some of the unique properties of water

Unique Properties of H20

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________

_______________________________

_______________________________

_______________________________

Universal Solvent

Water is a substance that can almost _______________ anything

_______________ sides of water molecule will attract the

_______________ sides of other molecules or compounds and
pull that substance apart

___________________ dissolves __________________

Cohesion

DEFINITION: an ____________________ between substances of

the ______________________

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Water molecules attracted to each other due to ______________

Water will form thin films and drops
Water molecules linked by __________________ Bonds
Surface Tension
DEFINITION: Term given to the cohesion attraction
between water molecules that cause it to behave like an
____________________________

Adhesion
DEFINITION: an __________________ between _______________
substances
Capillary action
Water molecules move upward through a narrow tube
Water molecules attracted to the _________________________
Water moves up through ____________________ via this
method
States of Water
Water exists naturally in all _______________________
Specific Heat
Water has a high heat capacity
Change in ________________________ is ______________ than
other compounds
This resistance to sudden changes in temperature
makes water an excellent _________________
Because organisms consist mostly of water, they are
more likely to resist changes in their own temperatures
High heat capacity = high heat of _________________________
Helps moderate the earth's climate
Water remains liquid over a wide temperature range, from
_______________________ C
The chemical reactions of ____________________ depend on
interactions between molecules moving about in liquid
water
The limits of life are set by water's ____________________
_______________________________
Density Relationships
Water is one of the few substances that is __________________
as a ______________ than as a ________________
Ice will act as an insulating layer on the surface; it
_______________________________________ from the water below
Warmer waters are always found on ________________ of
cooler water in water bodies

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Name: ___________________________________________


Date: ________________


Assessment:

How does the structure of a water molecule allow it to form hydrogen bond?

What are the characteristics of a hydrogen bond?

Why is water such an excellent solvent?

Why dont oceans and lakes freeze solid?

In our few sections we will learn about two words: Hydrophobic and
Hydrophilic. Using your context clues what are the definitions of each of these
two words?