1.2 properties of water

h2o molecules demonstrate

tetrahedral structure

the structure of H20 is very conducive to

hydrogen bonding

water is

readily dissolved by polar molecules

water readily dissolves charged ions (salts) because it is

polar

ions are transported

hydrated

in liquid water H bodning is not fully complete due to

irregularity of water structure

in ICE a regular crystal allows

h bonding to be complete

Ice is less dense than

water

non-polar molecular surfaces give rise to

water constrained in specific orientations

if two non-polar surfaces associate, water is released which is

thermodynamically favorable

amphipathic molcules are

“two faced”: hydrophobic and hydrophilic parts

IOnization of water produces

a hydrogen ion (H) and a hydroxyl ion (oh^-)