2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components
Properties of Water- The Universal Solvent
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components
Properties of Water- The Universal Solvent
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Properties of Water- The Universal Solvent
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ProblemA solution in which water is the solvent is called a(n) _______________ solution.
a) Polar.
b) Aqueous.
c) Hydrophobic.
d) Complete.
A
Polar.
B
Aqueous.
C
Hydrophobic.
D
Complete.
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ProblemThe substance in a mixture that is dissolved is called the:
a) Solution.
b) Solvent.
c) Solute.
d) Aqueous solution.
A
Solution.
B
Solvent.
C
Solute.
D
Aqueous solution.
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ProblemWhat is the charge of the solute molecule in the image below based on the polarity of water?
a) Positively charged.
b) Negatively charged.
c) Uncharged.
d) Non-polar and hydrophobic.
A
Positively charged.
B
Negatively charged.
C
Uncharged.
D
Non-polar and hydrophobic.
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concept
Homogenous vs. Heterogenous Solutions
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ProblemThe components of a heterogenous solution are ________________ distributed throughout.
a) Equally.
b) Unequally.
c) Uniformly.
A
Equally.
B
Unequally.
C
Uniformly.
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concept
Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic
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ProblemHydrophobic molecules:
a) Are polar covalent molecules.
b) Easily dissolve in water.
c) Are nonpolar water 'fearing' molecules.
d) Are nonpolar water 'loving' molecules.
A
Are polar covalent molecules.
B
Easily dissolve in water.
C
Are nonpolar water 'fearing' molecules.
D
Are nonpolar water 'loving' molecules.
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