Which of the following statements describe hydrogen bonding between water molecules or describe properties of water that lead to hydrogen bonding between water molecules?1) The slightly negative oxygen atom of one water molecule is attracted to the slightly positive hydrogen atom of another water molecule. 2) The slightly positive hydrogen atom is attracted to the slightly negative oxygen atom within a single water molecule3) Water is polar due to its bent structure and an unequal sharing of electrons4) Water is nonpolar due to its linear structure and unequal sharing of electrons.

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20 October, 06:11

Which of the following statements describe hydrogen bonding between water molecules or describe properties of water that lead to hydrogen bonding between water molecules?1) The slightly negative oxygen atom of one water molecule is attracted to the slightly positive hydrogen atom of another water molecule. 2) The slightly positive hydrogen atom is attracted to the slightly negative oxygen atom within a single water molecule3) Water is polar due to its bent structure and an unequal sharing of electrons4) Water is nonpolar due to its linear structure and unequal sharing of electrons.

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Heidi · Answer 1

1) The slightly negative oxygen atom of one water molecule is attracted to the slightly positive hydrogen atom of another water molecule.

3) Water is polar due to its bent structure and an unequal sharing of electrons.

Explanation:

Water is a polar molecule, where there is a separation of electric charges in the same molecule. This uneven division of electrons gives the water molecule a slightly negative charge near its oxygen atom and a slightly positive charge near its hydrogen atoms.

Water molecules attract each other forming hydrogen bonds when an attraction occurs between the positive end of a water molecule and the negative end of another water molecule.