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hydrogen bonding
Also known as: hydrogen bonding, hydrogen bonds
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Hypothetical types of biochemistry - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 9 facts
claimLife utilizing a hydrocarbon solvent could make more effective use of hydrogen bonds within its biomolecules, which would be appropriate for low-temperature biochemistry.
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.
claimThe strength of hydrogen bonds within biomolecules is suitable for low-temperature biochemistry.
claimHydrogen fluoride forms hydrogen bonds with neighboring molecules, similar to water and ammonia.
claimLife-forms utilizing a hydrocarbon solvent could utilize hydrogen bonds within their biomolecules more effectively.
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.
[PDF] BioRes_01_2_Download_Entire... - NC State University ncsu.edu 1 fact
claimThe research focuses on investigating and establishing an enzymatic chemistry designed to partially or completely nullify the hydrogen bonds between botanical materials.
Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org Jun 7, 2025 1 fact
claimSun et al. synthesized a lignocellulose-based aerogel using a recyclable deep eutectic solvent (DES), tourmaline particles, and ammonium sulfate, creating a stable structure through hydrogen bonding.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimAlkaloids exhibit significant biological activity because their nitrogen atoms (which absorb protons) and amine hydrogen atoms (which contribute protons) allow them to establish hydrogen bonds with enzymes, receptors, and proteins.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 1 fact
claimTannins and proanthocyanidins exhibit broad-spectrum efficacy against enveloped viruses by inducing steric hindrance and conformational alterations of viral surface proteins through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions with viral glycoproteins.