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1. What are the four most commonly occurring elements in living things?
Function(s): It is also a reactant for chemosynthetic bacteria and found in deep sea vents.
Function(s): Is used in the structure of bones and teeth in animals, as well as in blood
clotting. Calcium is used in synaptic transmission.
Function(s): controls the nerve impulse and has a strong influence in osmosis. Potassium is a
main caution in cell cytoplasm.
3. In the space below, draw three water molecules attracted to one another by hydrogen
bonding. Include labels to show the polarity of the molecules.
Annotate: How does H-bonding work?
H H H
H
O O
H O H
6. Water has many properties which are essential for life. Complete the table below.
temperature to change, and due to the slow heating and cooling of water
Single hydrogen bond is not strong and Capacity action will move up xylem
Solvent Properties