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How does a water molecules polarity affect its usefulness to living things?
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∙ 12y ago
Water's polarity lets it stay liquid at room temperature. Most molecules of water's size are gas, but because water molecules attract each other they are connected by polar bonds that cause it to be liquid. Also, its polarity make it a solvent. Molecules connected ionically get separated when introduced into water. This is why salt disolves in water, literally because the water breaks up the ionic bond between the Sodium and Chloride. Also, water's ionic nature is what lets it move up the roots and stems of plants and into the leaves. This process is similar to how if you place the edge of a paper towel in water the water moves up the paper towel inspite of gravity.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoHydration is essential for survival, and the chemical polarity of water allows living organisms to do a variety of things - for example, temperature regulation. If the body gets too hot, the pores in the skin perspire thus releasing heat, and sweat obviously contains water. Without it, the body would overheat and fail to function.
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∙ 14y agothe polarity of water determins what can and cannot dissolve in it. for example, water is polar and oil is non-polar. this is why we can not mix oil and water.
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How does the polarity of water assist the movement of molecules?
The movement of molecules are very important on earth, and they happen in and on every living organism. (totally wrong above this) Think of water molecules as magnets; each with an opposing pole. Like magnets, water molecules repel each other when two parts of the same pole are pushed together. The polarity of the water does the same thing, pushing the molecules apart.
Do nonliving things have molecules?
No only living things have molecules and dna however non living things do have compounds
How are icicles and living things the same?
Icicles are not living things. This is because they are made of molecules (water molecules), not cells.
Are atoms n molecules living things?
No, atoms and molecules are not living things. All living things, however, are made up of atoms and molecules.
What kinds of molecules are found in all living things?
molecules containing long chains of carbon atoms are found on living things.
How does the polarity of water assist the movement of molecules?
The movement of molecules are very important on earth, and they happen in and on every living organism. (totally wrong above this) Think of water molecules as magnets; each with an opposing pole. Like magnets, water molecules repel each other when two parts of the same pole are pushed together. The polarity of the water does the same thing, pushing the molecules apart.
How is water's polarity helpful to living organisms?
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Are chemical molecules living?
No. Molecules are not alive. The smallest living units are cells.
Do nonliving things have molecules?
No only living things have molecules and dna however non living things do have compounds
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Enzymes are organic molecules that catalyze reactions in living systems.
How are icicles and living things the same?
Icicles are not living things. This is because they are made of molecules (water molecules), not cells.
Are atoms n molecules living things?
No, atoms and molecules are not living things. All living things, however, are made up of atoms and molecules.
Why molecules where made?
Molecules where made because with-out them we will not be living right now.
Is a molecule living or nonliving?
Molecules by themselves are non-living.
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How do mountains affect living things?
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Are molecule living things?
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