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Water
Chapter 3
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
10/06/2008

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In a single molecule of water, the two hydrogen atoms are bonded to a single oxygen atom by
Definition
polar covalent bonds
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The partial negative charge at one end of a water molecule is attracted to the partial positive charge of another water molecule. What is this attraction called?
Definition
hydrogen bond
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What is an example of a hydrogen bond?
Definition
the bond between the H of one water molecule and the O of another water molecule
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Water is able to form hydrogen bonds because?
Definition
the water molecule is polar
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What is the maximum number of hydrogen bonds a water molecule can for with neighboring water molecules?
Definition
4
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What determines the cohesiveness of water molecules?
Definition
hydrogen bonds
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