Unit 9: Water
Syllabus Statements
EI Water is the medium of life. 2.2.U1 Water molecules are polar and hydrogen bonds from between them. 2.2.NOS Use of theories to explain natural phenomena-the theory that hydrogen bonds form between water molecules explain the properties of water. 2.2.U2 Hydrogen bonding and bipolarity explain the cohesive, adhesive, thermal and solvent properties of water (give at least 1 example of a benefit to living organisms). 2.2.A1 Comparison of the thermal properties of water with those of methane. 2.2.A2 Use of water as a coolant in sweat. 2.2.U3 Substances can be hydrophilic or hydrophobic. 2.2.A3 Modes of transport of glucose, amino acids, cholesterol, fats, oxygen, and sodium in blood in relations to their solubility in water. |
Notes/Handouts
Knowledge Inventory Biochemistry Guided Reading Basics of Biochemistry Notes Chemical Bonding Notes Bozeman Biology Video: Bonding Bozeman Biology Video: Water Water Structure Notes Properties of Water Notes Hydrogen Bonding Animation Water Article 1 Water Article 2 Questions for Articles Helpful Videos / Links Water Properties & Behavior Salt dissolving in water Hydrogen Bonds and Water Structure of Water Water vs. Methane Final Knowledge Inventory |