Unit 1
Transition Mechanisms
Topic 1.0
Why is Water Biologically Important?
Should Knows
Should Know's
Define: cohesive, adhesive, transpiration, surface tension, lattice, ion
Subtopic
Adhesive: water molecules stick to other substances
Transpiration: Moving water out of the plant
Surface Tension: property allowing liquid to resist external force
Lattice: A pattern created by molecules in a crystal
Cohesive: Water molecules stick to each other.
Ion: a charged atom or particle
Should Do's
1. Describe how the molecular structure of water contributes to its properties.
2. Differentiate between cohesive and adhesive properties.
3. FULLY explain why water is biologically important.