Chapter 3, Quiz 2

 
Campbell Reece Bilogy Chpater 3 Quiz 2



1.  What is the specific heat of a substance defined as?




2.  Water has an exceptionally high / low specific heat.


3.  Because of its specific heat, wter will change its temperature less / more when it absorbs or loses a given amount of heat.



4.  Water’s unusual specific heat is because of the h_________ bonds between its

m_______.  The energy of heat must first be used to ________ those bonds before it can be used to heat up the water.



5.  Why does the specific heat of water make life on earth more possible?  Be complete.








6.  How does evaporative cooling with water make life as we know it more possible on Earth?  Be specific.








7.  Why does ice expand when it freezes?




E. C. Why does water ice float in liquid water?





8.  How does the ability of ice to float make life as we know it more possible on Earth?





E. C. Why do you think the authors have an entire chapter about water in their biology textbook?





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