Water Molecules are Able to Form Hydrogen Bonds With

Question

Water molecules are able to form hydrogen bonds with
A)compounds that have polar covalent bonds.
B)oils.
C)oxygen gas (O₂)molecules.
D)chloride ions.
E)any compound that is not soluble in water.

Accepted Answer

Water molecules are polar and have a slight positive charge on the hydrogen atoms and a slight negative charge on the oxygen atom. Compounds that have polar covalent bonds also have partially charged ends that are attracted to the oppositely charged ends of the water molecule, allowing for the formation of hydrogen bonds.