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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
The Chemical Building Blocks of Life
Physiology Textbooks Boundless Anatomy and Physiology The Chemical Building Blocks of Life
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Section 3

Inorganic Compounds

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
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pH, Buffers, Acids, and Bases

Acids dissociate into H+ and lower pH, while bases dissociate into OH- and raise pH; buffers can absorb these excess ions to maintain pH.

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Water’s Cohesive and Adhesive Properties

Cohesion allows substances to withstand rupture when placed under stress while adhesion is the attraction between water and other molecules.

Water’s High Heat Capacity

Water is able to absorb a high amount of heat before increasing in temperature, allowing humans to maintain body temperature.

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Water’s States: Gas, Liquid, and Solid

The orientation of hydrogen bonds as water changes states dictates the properties of water in its gaseous, liquid, and solid forms.

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Water’s Solvent Properties

Water's polarity makes it an excellent solvent for other polar molecules and ions.

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