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What type of bond is formed between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms in a water molecule?
What type of bond is formed between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms in a water molecule?
- Ionic bond
- Hydrogen bond
- Polar covalent bond (correct)
- Non-polar covalent bond
What is the result of the unequal sharing of electrons between oxygen and hydrogen atoms in a water molecule?
What is the result of the unequal sharing of electrons between oxygen and hydrogen atoms in a water molecule?
- A strongly positive charge on oxygen and a strongly negative charge on hydrogen
- A strongly negative charge on oxygen and a strongly positive charge on hydrogen
- A slightly negative charge on oxygen and a slightly positive charge on hydrogen (correct)
- A neutral charge on both oxygen and hydrogen atoms
What is the term for the attraction between the same kind of molecules?
What is the term for the attraction between the same kind of molecules?
- Cohesion (correct)
- Adhesion
- Surface tension
- Hydrogen bonding
What is the property of a substance that allows it to resist an external force?
What is the property of a substance that allows it to resist an external force?
Why are water molecules attracted to other polar molecules?
Why are water molecules attracted to other polar molecules?
What allows animals like water striders to walk on water?
What allows animals like water striders to walk on water?
What is the reason for the unequal sharing of electrons in a water molecule?
What is the reason for the unequal sharing of electrons in a water molecule?
What is the term for the attraction between different kinds of molecules?
What is the term for the attraction between different kinds of molecules?
What type of charge does the oxygen atom in a water molecule have?
What type of charge does the oxygen atom in a water molecule have?
What is responsible for the formation of hydrogen bonds between water molecules?
What is responsible for the formation of hydrogen bonds between water molecules?
What is the result of the cohesive nature of water molecules?
What is the result of the cohesive nature of water molecules?
What is the term for the attraction between water molecules and other polar molecules?
What is the term for the attraction between water molecules and other polar molecules?
What is the charge of the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule?
What is the charge of the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule?
What is the reason for the formation of a relatively strong surface tension at the surface of water?
What is the reason for the formation of a relatively strong surface tension at the surface of water?
What is the result of the formation of hydrogen bonds between water molecules?
What is the result of the formation of hydrogen bonds between water molecules?
What is the characteristic of water molecules that allows them to form hydrogen bonds?
What is the characteristic of water molecules that allows them to form hydrogen bonds?
