11 Questions
What enables water to form polar associations with other charged molecules?
Dipolarity
Why can water dissolve a large number of substances?
As a result of hydrogen bonding
What type of bond is formed between a δ+ hydrogen and a δ– oxygen in water molecules?
Hydrogen bond
Why is water commonly referred to as the universal solvent?
As it can dissolve a large number of substances
What property of oxygen contributes to the polarity of water?
Its strong attraction to shared electrons
What type of bond can water form with other water molecules?
Hydrogen bonds
Which substances are considered hydrophilic?
Glucose
What property of water results in a relatively high surface tension?
Cohesive properties
What allows water to absorb large amounts of heat energy before changing state?
Extensive hydrogen bonding
Why does ice float on water?
Ice is less dense than water
What thermal property makes water an effective coolant?
High specific heat capacity
Test your knowledge on the structure of water and its ability to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules. Learn about the dipolarity of water, hydrogen bonding, and the electronegativity of oxygen.
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