Textbook Reading:

Biology - Unity & Diversity of Life:

• Chapter 2

OpenStax Biology:

• Chapter 2- Section 2.1

"Prezi: Matter 1" goes with Vodcasts 2.1, 2.2, & 2.3

In this video Paul Andersen explains how the polarity of water makes life on the planet possible. Oxygen is highly electronegative and pulls the electrons closely creating a partial negative charge. The polarity of water (and the corresponding hydrogen bonds) create cohesion, adhesion, capillary action, high specific heat, and a universally good solvent.

In this video Paul Andersen explains how the polarity of water makes life on the planet possible. Oxygen is highly electronegative and pulls the electrons closely creating a partial negative charge. The polarity of water (and the corresponding hydrogen bonds) create cohesion, adhesion, capillary action, high specific heat, and a universally good solvent.

Mr. Andersen discusses the disassociation of water and the properties of acids and bases. He also discriminates between strong and weak acids and bases.

Crash Course Biology #1 - And thus begins the most revolutionary biology course in history. Come and learn about covalent, ionic, and hydrogen bonds. What about electron orbitals, the octet rule, and what does it all have to do with a mad man named Gilbert Lewis? It's all contained within.

Crash Course Biology #2 - Hank teaches us why water is one of the most fascinating and important substances in the universe.