Why water matters for life
Water's molecular structure
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Hydrogen bonding
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Properties of water and their biological significance
1. Cohesion and adhesion
2. High specific heat
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3. High heat of vaporization
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4. Water as a solvent (the "universal solvent")
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5. Ice floats (density anomaly)
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6. pH and buffers
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Summary of water's properties
AP exam connections
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