BIOL 1201 Chapter : Biol 1201 Chapter 3
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This is an example of an emergent property. Because of these polar covalent bonds water is a polar molecule. >>>>>some of the most biologically important polar covalent bonds are the bonds in water molecules. The polarity of water molecules makes water a good solvent for molecules that have charged regions (i. e. polar molecules) or atoms that are charged (i. e. charged regions (i. e. polar molecules) or atoms that are charged (i. e. ions) Water is a very versatile solvent (see fig. Water"s polarity along with the hydrogen bonding can organize water molecules into a higher level of structural order (see fig. This higher structural order and polarity results in some other extraordinary emergent properties: Water resists changes in temperature because of high specific heat. >>>>>>this helps to moderate the effects of changes in temperature. Water has a high heat of vaporization and cools surfaces as it evaporates. Water: adhesion, cohesion, and a solid that floats.
