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Description: Water is the ideal medium In a hydrolysis reaction, water is added to break bonds In a dehydration synthesis reaction, water is removed to make bonds Water’s Thermal Properties Water has a: High heat capacity High heat of vaporization Water as a Lubricant Water is a major component of our body fluids and helps reduce friction as membranes and organs slide over one another Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions Mixture – a combination of elements or compounds that are physically blended together but not bonded together 3 types of mixtures: Solution Colloid Suspension Picture Stats: Views: 221 Filesize: 252.88kB Height: 420 Width: 1400 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40689 |