Derived copy of Bis2A 02.3 Water

• Main Author: Erin Easlon
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: water,temperature,surface tension,sphere of hydration,specific heat capacity,solvent,solid,polarity,pH scale,pH paper,non-neutral pH,neutral pH,litmus paper,liquid,ice,hydrophobic,hydrophilic,hydrogen bond,heat of vaporization of water,gas,float,evaporation,dissociation,cohesion,carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system,capillary action,calorie,buffer,boiling point,base,adhesion,acid; Carbonic acid
• Online Access: http://cnx.org/contents/387a395e-bc1f-4655-953b-17acb66192e3@1

By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe the properties of water that are critical to maintaining life Explain why water is an excellent solvent Provide examples of water’s cohesive and adhesive properties Discuss the role of acids, bases, and buffers in homeostasis