Chem of Life Quest Review (Biology)

____ occurs when electrons are gained in a redox reaction.

Property of water that causes water to stick to another water molecule

When water gains a hydrogen ion, water becomes a(n) _____ ion.

Water has unequal charges due to its covalent bonds so water is considered to be

_____ occurs when electrons are lost in a redox reaction.

Water's unique properties are due to

_____ enter a chemical reaction and are changed as a result of the reaction.

Property of water caused by cohesion; surface stretches; allows water bugs to "walk on water"

A _____ can be added to an acid to neutralize its effects.

When water loses a hydrogen ion, water becomes a(n) ____ ion.

What is unique about water's density?

When salt dissolves in water, salt is the _____.

CO2, H2O, and C6H12O6 are examples of

A(n) ____ has hydronium ions and pH <7

Property of water that helps transfer water from roots to shoots in a plant.

A _____ has hydroxide ions and a  pH > 7.

_____ exit a chemical reaction.

A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction.  In Biology, a protein catalyst is called a(n)

Property of water that moderates the climate and causes evaporative cooling

Property of water that allows it to "stick" to other surfaces such as roots in a plant