Module  2.4:  Chemical Bonds and Reactions 

An emphasis on the important properties of water in supporting life. 

Watch the video, And answer the following questions: 

- Properties of Water 

1.) Why is water's high specific heat important for life on earth?

2.) Why is capillary action important for life? 

3.) What molecular property of water allows it to have all the characteristics mentioned in the video clip?

Essential Vocab: 

non-polar molecules, polar molecules, electronegativity, dipole, chemical reactions, catalysts

Module Objectives: 

4.1 – Differentiate between polar, ionic, polar covalent, non-polar covalent bonds and describe the importance of hydrogen bonds in supporting life.