Vocabulary
I have listed here some important terms from the lectures. This list is an optional study aid. You should NOT assume that these are the only terms you should know to do well on the corresponding examination. On the other hand, if you you are unfamiliar with many of these terms, you will likely struggle with the examination.
Chapter 03: Water and the Fitness of the Environment
| acid aqueous solution base buffer chemical affinity chemical reaction cohesion concentration density dissociation dissolution evaporation |
gas heat heterogeneous homogeneous hydration shell hydrogen bond hydrogen ion hydronium ion hydrophilic hydrophobic hydroxide ion ice |
insulation kinetic energy lipophilic lipophobic liquid molarity mole molecular mass neutral nonionic polar molecule pH polar molecule |
polarity protein reversible reaction solid solute solution solvent specific heat capacity state change temperature water |
