The Wonders of Water

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Which type of bond is formed between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule?

  • Ionic bond
  • Hydrogen bond
  • Polar bond
  • Covalent bond (correct)

What causes the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule to have a partial positive charge?

  • Covalent bonds
  • Lone electron pairs
  • Hydrogen bonding
  • Electrons pulled towards oxygen (correct)

Why is water considered a polar molecule?

  • It dissolves ions and polar molecules
  • It forms hydrogen bonds (correct)
  • It has a cooling effect
  • It has a high surface tension

What property of water allows it to dissolve ions and polar molecules?

<p>Partial positive and negative charges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of water allows it to flow well and form an unbroken column in xylem vessels?

<p>Strong cohesion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of water allows it to buffer changes in temperature?

<p>High specific heat capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does ice float on water?

<p>Ice is less dense than liquid water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is water's high specific heat capacity important for aquatic organisms?

<p>It helps them maintain a stable internal temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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