Equine Physiology Workbook

Hydrophilic : Dissolves in water (“water-loving”) Ex:

Hydrophobic : Does not dissolve in water (“water-fearing”) Ex:

Amphipathic : Has both hydrophilic & hydrophobic properties Ex:

Chemical reactions involving water also have specific terms:

Hydrolysis reaction :

Broken down putting in H2O ( adding ) or split using H2O.

Dehydration synthesis :

The formation of a molecule through the removal of H2O ( removing )

Acids, Bases, and Salts

Acids, bases and salts are substances that separate into specific ions when they are dissolved in water. Acid : a substance that dissolves in water and dissociates into one or more Hydrogen ions (H+) and one or more anions. An Acid is also known as a proton donor (Since H+ is a single proton).

Example:

Base : a substance that dissolves in water and dissociates into one or more Hydroxide ions (OH) and one or more cations. A Base is also known as a proton acceptor.

Example:

Salts : is a substance that dissolves in water and dissociates into cations and anions neither of which is H+ or OH-

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