Many of the Properties of Water Can Be Accounted for by the Fact

Question

Many of the properties of water can be accounted for by the fact that
A) it is polar
B) it forms hydrogen bonds
C) it is a bent molecule
D) all of these are true

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true. The polarity of water allows it to form hydrogen bonds, which contributes to its high surface tension, cohesion, adhesion, and ability to dissolve a wide range of substances. The bent shape of the molecule also affects its properties, such as the angle at which it interacts with light and the way it interacts with other molecules.