Water, A Polar Molecule Moretz, 2012 Biology
Water Most abundant compound in living things. Liquid on most of Earth’s surface. Expands when it freezes.
Water Water has a total charge of ZERO (10 neutrons + 10 protons + 10 electrons = no charge) Water is POLAR = charges are not evenly distributed throughout molecule.
Water & Polarity POLARITY: Oxygen has a slight negative charge in water. Hydrogen has a slight positive charge in water.
Hydrogen Bonds Intermolecular force between polar molecules. Ex.
Hydrogen Bonds Worksheet Label the positively charged region in water and the negatively charged region in water. Draw another water molecule near the original water molecule. Be sure to orient the water molecule correctly. Add 3 more water molecules.
Hydrogen Bonds 7 water molecules 7 oxygens 14 hydrogens
Properties of Water Cohesion Attraction between a water molecule and other water molecules. Surface tension – cohesion causes water molecules on the surface of water to be drawn inward.
Cohesion
Surface Tension
Properties of Water Adhesion Attraction between water molecules and other substances. Capillary action – adhesion causes water to rise up in a narrow tube.
Capillary Action