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    1.1 - Structure of Water & Hydrogen Bonding

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    The document discusses the structure and properties of water, focusing on hydrogen bonding. It explains that water's density peaks at 4°C due to hydrogen bonding in its solid state as ice. Hydrogen bonding also contributes to water's high boiling and freezing points, surface tension, and ability to dissolve many polar substances. The significance of these properties for biological systems is outlined, such as water's role as a universal solvent, its importance for temperature regulation, and use in plant transport. The environmental impacts of hydrogen bonding in water, like its influence on climate and landscape formation, are also summarized.

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    The document discusses the structure and properties of water, focusing on hydrogen bonding. It explains that water's density peaks at 4°C due to hydrogen bonding in its solid state as ice. Hydrogen bonding also contributes to water's high boiling and freezing points, surface tension, and ability to dissolve many polar substances. The significance of these properties for biological systems is outlined, such as water's role as a universal solvent, its importance for temperature regulation, and use in plant transport. The environmental impacts of hydrogen bonding in water, like its influence on climate and landscape formation, are also summarized.

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    The document discusses the structure and properties of water, focusing on hydrogen bonding. It explains that water's density peaks at 4°C due to hydrogen bonding in its solid state as ice. Hydrogen bonding also contributes to water's high boiling and freezing points, surface tension, and ability to dissolve many polar substances. The significance of these properties for biological systems is outlined, such as water's role as a universal solvent, its importance for temperature regulation, and use in plant transport. The environmental impacts of hydrogen bonding in water, like its influence on climate and landscape formation, are also summarized.

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    The document discusses the structure and properties of water, focusing on hydrogen bonding. It explains that water's density peaks at 4°C due to hydrogen bonding in its solid state as ice. Hydrogen bonding also contributes to water's high boiling and freezing points, surface tension, and ability to dissolve many polar substances. The significance of these properties for biological systems is outlined, such as water's role as a universal solvent, its importance for temperature regulation, and use in plant transport. The environmental impacts of hydrogen bonding in water, like its influence on climate and landscape formation, are also summarized.

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    1 - Structure of Water & Hydrogen Bonding

    Structure of Water:
    ● Density Anomaly: Water reaches its maximum density at around 4°C, unlike
    most substances which become denser as they cool.
    ● Hydrogen Bonding in Ice: In the solid state (ice), water molecules form a crystal
    lattice held together by hydrogen bonds, causing ice to be less dense than liquid
    water.
    ● Cohesion and Adhesion: Cohesion refers to the attraction between molecules
    of the same substance, while adhesion refers to the attraction between
    molecules of different substances. Water's polarity and hydrogen bonding
    contribute to its high cohesion and adhesion properties.

    Hydrogen Bonding:
    ● Examples: Besides water, hydrogen bonding is important in biological molecules
    like DNA and proteins, as well as in determining the properties of many organic
    compounds.
    ● Boiling and Freezing Points: The presence of hydrogen bonding in water leads
    to higher boiling and melting points compared to similar molecules that lack
    hydrogen bonding, like methane (CH4).
    ● Surface Tension: Hydrogen bonding contributes to the high surface tension of
    water, allowing some insects to walk on water.
    ● Solvent Properties: Water's ability to dissolve many substances is due in part to
    its hydrogen bonding with solute molecules, which helps to pull them apart and
    surround them with water molecules.

    Biological Significance:
    ● Biological Solvent: Water's ability to dissolve a wide range of substances
    makes it a universal solvent in biological systems.
    ● Temperature Regulation: Water's high specific heat capacity, a result of
    hydrogen bonding, helps regulate temperature in organisms and ecosystems.
    ● Cohesion and Adhesion in Plants: Water's cohesion and adhesion properties
    are crucial for the transport of water and nutrients in plants through capillary
    action.

    Environmental Impact:
    ● Ice Formation: The expansion of water upon freezing due to hydrogen bonding
    is important in shaping Earth's landscape through processes like frost action and
    the formation of ice wedges.
    ● Climate Regulation: Water's high heat capacity and ability to store and release
    heat slowly due to hydrogen bonding play a role in moderating Earth's climate.
    Water's Role in Biological Systems:
    ● Universal Solvent: Water is often called the "universal solvent" because it can
    dissolve a wide range of substances, including polar and ionic compounds. This
    property is crucial for biological processes such as digestion, metabolism, and
    the transport of nutrients and waste products in organisms.
    ● Hydration of Biomolecules: Water molecules surround and interact with
    biomolecules like proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates through hydrogen
    bonding. This hydration layer helps maintain the structure and function of these
    molecules.
    ● Regulation of Body Temperature: Water's high specific heat capacity allows it
    to absorb and release large amounts of heat with minimal temperature change.
    In organisms, this property helps regulate body temperature, preventing rapid
    fluctuations that could be harmful.
    Biology AP
    Unit 1
    Chapter 1

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