Structure of a Water Molecule and the Role of Hydrogen Bonds Structure of a Water Molecule The water molecule, chemically represented as H₂O, consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. The structure is bent or V-shaped, with an angle of about 104.5° between the hydrogen atoms. This angle is due to the lone […]
Water: The Universal Solvent and Its Biological Importance Why is Water Called the “Universal Solvent”? Water is referred to as the “universal solvent” because it has the ability to dissolve more substances than any other liquid. This unique property arises from water’s molecular structure and its polarity. The polar nature of water molecules enables them
Understanding Biochemistry and Its Interdisciplinary Nature What is Biochemistry? Biochemistry is the branch of science that deals with the study of the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. It combines the principles of biology and chemistry to understand life at the molecular level. Biochemistry focuses on molecules like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic
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