Water

Question 1

how are hydrogen bonds formed between water molecules?

Answer 1

oxygen more electronegative so spends more time with electrons- partial negative charge, hydrogens partial positive charge. hydrogen on one water molecule attracted to the lone pair of oxygen on another molecule.

Question 2

list the features of water

Answer 2

• liquid
• solvent
• high latent heat of vaporisation
• high specific heat capacity
• adhesive/cohesive properties
• less dense in the solid form below 4 degrees
• high surface tension
• reactant