Properties of water 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyBiological molecules, organic chemistry and biochemistryASWJEC Created by: eve.c.aCreated on: 31-03-21 12:18 Solvent Ions and polar molecules dissolve in water due to waters attraction of other charged particles 1 of 9 Transport medium E.g. blood is mostly water and transports dissolved substances around the body. E.g. Dissolved minerals are transported around a plant in water 2 of 9 Chemical reactions take place Chemical reactions take place when particles/molecules meet 3 of 9 Metabolite It's a reactant in photosynthesis and a product in aerobic respiration 4 of 9 High specific heat capacity Large amounts of heat energy needed to change the temp. This keeps the temp of aquatic environments stable 5 of 9 High latent heat of vaporisation A large amount of heat energy needed to change water to a vapour state. 6 of 9 Cohesion Attraction between water molecules allows water to be transported e.g. through the xylem 7 of 9 Surface tension Cohesion between molecules supports organisms such as pond skaters 8 of 9 Density Water is more dense than ice, ice acts as an insulator, meaning large amounts of water are less likely to freeze, allowing organisms to survive 9 of 9
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