8.6 - Water as a Universal Solvent
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Practice Questions
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What term describes substances that dissolve in water?
💡 Hint: Think about sugar or salt in water.
What is an example of an insoluble substance?
💡 Hint: Consider items you wouldn't mix with water.
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What does it mean when we say water is a universal solvent?
💡 Hint: Think of the ability to mix various materials.
True or False: Water can dissolve oil.
💡 Hint: Consider how oil behaves when mixed with water.
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Discuss how the properties of water as a universal solvent could be beneficial or detrimental in environmental contexts.
💡 Hint: Consider examples of how water pollution can impact both organisms and their habitats.
Explain the biochemical significance of water's involvement in metabolic processes in the human body.
💡 Hint: Think about hydration and how it relates to nutrient absorption and enzyme function.
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