AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

POLAR AND NONPOLAR MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is very hard to find pure water in nature because
A
water has a high specific heat
B
water has a high boiling point
C
water is a super solvent and dissolves most things that come int contact
D
surface tension
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water is never found in a pure state in nature. Both groundwater and surface water may contain many constituents, including microorganisms, gases, inorganic and organic materials. But why is this? It’s because your water is changing as it moves about the planet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water is called the “universal solvent” because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid. This is important to every living thing on earth. It means that wherever water goes, either through the air, the ground, or through our bodies, it takes along valuable chemicals, minerals, and nutrients.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thing is, you won’t find any pure water in nature, so don’t mix electricity and water.

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