Importance of Water in Chemical Evolution
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What is the molecular structure of a water molecule?

  • Two oxygen atoms and one hydrogen atom
  • One oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms (correct)
  • One hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms
  • Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom

    • What property of water enables it to form hydrogen bonds?

  • Surface tension
  • Polarity (correct)
  • Viscosity
  • Density

    • What is the significance of hydrogen bonds in water?

  • Causing water molecules to lose their polarity
  • Causing water molecules to repel each other
  • Causing water molecules to cling to each other (correct)
  • Causing water molecules to break apart easily

    • What is the result of the asymmetrical structure of a water molecule?

    <p>Formation of polar covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is liquid water essential for primitive metabolism?

    <p>It enables molecular interactions and chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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