| Front | H2O as solvent/transport medium, why water good for habitats Why is the ability of water to act as a solvent important for the survival of organisms? 2.1.2(a) |
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| Back | It dissolves most substances as polar (good solvent), and the adhesion/cohesion allow it to be good transport medium, good for habitat as its stable (constant enviro) and as ice floats, forms insulating layer above water (helps aquatic organisms to not freeze) medium for metabollic reactions and transport e.g xylem and blood |
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