Water and Its Properties Observe the diagram of three water molecules shown below. A H H H H B H H A) Identify the types of bonds labeled A and B in the diagram above. (2 pts) B) Explain why water is considered a polar molecule. (2 pts) C) Explain why water molecules form hydrogen bonds. (3 pts) D) Name one of water's unique properties and explain how hydrogen bonds contribute to its effect. (3 pts) Your Answer:
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B) Water is considered a polar molecule because it has a slightly positive charge on the hydrogen atoms and a slightly negative charge on the oxygen atom. This polarity is due to the unequal sharing of electrons between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms in the Show more…
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