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Water molecules are characterized by their ability to form strong hydrogen bonds with one another [1], a property that influences their chemical complexity {fact:4, fact:7} and physical behavior compared to other substances like ammonia {fact:1, fact:8} or hydrogen fluoride [2]. This capacity for hydrogen bonding is a fundamental aspect of water's chemical nature and its role in facilitating various reaction pathways [3].
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Hypothetical types of biochemistry - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 6 facts
claimAmmonia has weaker hydrogen bonds than water, resulting in a heat of vaporization half that of water and a surface tension one-third that of water, which reduces its ability to concentrate non-polar molecules through a hydrophobic effect.
claimHydrogen fluoride forms hydrogen bonds with neighboring molecules, similar to water and ammonia.
claimWater's chemical complexity, including acid–base chemistry, hydrogen bonding, and van der Waals bonding, provides numerous pathways for evolution, whereas many other solvents have fewer possible reactions.
claimThe tendency of water molecules to form strong hydrogen bonds can interfere with the internal hydrogen bonding required by complex organic molecules.
claimWater's chemical complexity facilitates numerous reaction pathways, including acid–base chemistry, H+ cations, OH− anions, hydrogen bonding, van der Waals bonding, dipole–dipole interactions, aqueous solvent cages, and hydrolysis.
measurementAmmonia has weaker hydrogen bonds than water, resulting in a heat of vaporization half that of water and a surface tension one-third that of water, which reduces its ability to concentrate non-polar molecules through a hydrophobic effect.
Alternative Biochemistries: Speculations about Strange Possibilities pressbooks.cuny.edu 1 fact
claimWater molecules form hydrogen bonds with one another, which helps water remain liquid over a greater range of temperatures.