Why is water a good transport medium?

Answer 1

1. The structure of the water molecule. Water is a polar molecule, meaning that there is an uneven distribution of electrical charge. the hydrogen atoms are slightly positive and the oxygen atoms are slightly negative. This feature causes the two hydrogens to be pushed together, causing a 'V' shaped.

2. Universal solvent. Many other elements can easily dissolve in water. Ionic molecules dissolve easily in water for example sodium chloride, the Na atoms are attracted by the negative ends of the water molecule, and the Cl atoms are attracted to the positive ends of the water molecule. Plasma is mostly water and contains dissolved substances.

3. Thermal properties of water. The specific heat capacity of water is the amount of energy (in J) required to raise the temperature by 1cm3 of water by 1c. Water has a very high SHC as it requires a lot of energy to break down hydrogen bonds.

Answer 2

Water is a good solvent, which makes it the perfect transport medium. Because it can attract ions and other charged particles, it is able to dissolve substances easily.