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3: Water

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  • 3.1: Introduction to Water
    Do not let the size of this molecule fool you! A molecule of water may be small and feel common to us, but water molecules are remarkably special and their unique chemistry makes life on earth possible. In this topic, we will learn about the emergent properties of water that are important for the chemistry of life.
  • 3.2: Water
    The polarity of the water molecule and its resulting hydrogen bonding make water a unique substance with special properties that are intimately tied to the processes of life. Life originally evolved in a watery environment, and most of an organism’s cellular chemistry and metabolism occur inside the watery contents of the cell’s cytoplasm.  Understanding the characteristics of water helps to elucidate its importance in maintaining life.
  • 3.3: Buffers, pH, Acids, and Bases
  • 3.4: Key Terms
  • 3.5: Water Summary
    A review of water, and pH.


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