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Properties of Water

Question 7 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Water’s strong hydrogen bonds result in which physical properties? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
high boiling point
B
low boiling point
C
high specific heat
D
low specific heat
E
density of ice being less than that of liquid water
F
density of ice being greater than that of liquid water

Explanation

Hydrogen bonds between water molecules take substantial energy to break, so water has a high boiling point. They also absorb heat as they rearrange, giving water a high specific heat. When water freezes, hydrogen bonds form an open crystal structure that spaces molecules farther apart, so ice is less dense than liquid water.

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