Biology 2581B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Aqueous Solution, Chemical Polarity, Ionic Compound

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Chemical reaction the making and breaking of chemical bonds, leading to changes of composition of matter. Occurs when a reaction is still going on, but with no effect on the concentrations of reactants and products. When a molecule contains polar covalent bonds, it"s overall charge is unevenly distributed. One side of the molecule has a partial negative charge ( -) and the other side has a partial positive charge( +). In water (h2o), the oxygen region of the molecule has a partial negative charge and each hydrogen has a partial positive charge. The slightly positive charged hydrogen of one water molecule is attracted to the slightly negative oxygen of another molecule. Also, the heat of vaporization of water is high, which means a lot of heat is needed to turn liquid water into gas. When an ionic compound (salt) dissolves in water, water molecules form hydration shells around the ions. (cohesion, adhesion, surface tension) floats on liquid water.

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