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Water has several properties which make it ideal for chemical reactions.
1.) High Specific Heat
- Water absorbs a great deal of heat for every molecule of water present because of the large amount of Hydrogen Bonds.
2.) Polarity
- H20 is a polar molecule, this allows it to dissolve any other polar molecule because it has both a negatively charged and a positively charged end.
3.) Neutral overall pH
- Water is the basis for the pH scale with a neutral pH of 7
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe transfer of electrons is necessary for chemical reactions, and is the reason that water is generally involved.
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∙ 13y agoA solvent, product, proton donor or accepter (to form either OH- or H3O+ ions)
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∙ 13y agoit depends on what other chemicals are in the reaction
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What physical reaction happens when water is drying with a chemical?
The absorption of water is not a chemical reaction.
What is the chemical reaction called where water is removed during the reaction?
This chemical reaction is called dehydration.
Is cornstarch mixed with water a chemical reaction?
This mixing is not a chemical reaction.
Does adding water slow down a chemical reaction?
Adding water can often slow down a chemical reaction by diluting it. This is the case of a quantitative reaction such as an enzymatic reaction.
Is saltwater a chemical reaction?
Adding salt to water is not a chemical reaction, nor is it a chemical change. When salt dissolves in water, this is an example of a physical change. Although the sodium and chlorine ions separate in the water, no chemical reaction takes place.
What physical reaction happens when water is drying with a chemical?
The absorption of water is not a chemical reaction.
Is water a chemical reaction or a physical reaction?
Water is not a reaction at all. If you mean to ask if a state change in water is chemical or physical, it is physical.
What is the chemical reaction of HF and water?
Not a chemical reaction, but the formation of a water solution of hydrofluoric acid.
Is dissoulution of sodium chloride in water a chemical reaction?
It is not a chemical reaction.
What is the chemical change of water?
The chemical reaction of water with sodium is a chemical change.
What is the chemical reaction called where water is removed during the reaction?
This chemical reaction is called dehydration.
Pb plus sea water chemical reaction?
Yes, it is a chemical reaction.
Is cornstarch mixed with water a chemical reaction?
This mixing is not a chemical reaction.
Is H2O a chemical reaction?
No, H2O is the compound water and is not a reaction. However, it can be one of the products of a chemical reaction.
Does adding water slow down a chemical reaction?
Adding water can often slow down a chemical reaction by diluting it. This is the case of a quantitative reaction such as an enzymatic reaction.
Of a kettle boils and water turns to steam is it a chemical or physical reaction?
Its a chemical reaction :]
Is saltwater a chemical reaction?
Adding salt to water is not a chemical reaction, nor is it a chemical change. When salt dissolves in water, this is an example of a physical change. Although the sodium and chlorine ions separate in the water, no chemical reaction takes place.
