The Weak, Attractive Force Between Water Molecules is Due To

Question

The weak, attractive force between water molecules is due to
A)hydrogen bonds.
B)covalent bonds.
C)ionic bonds.
D)peptide bonds.
E)glycosidic bonds.

Accepted Answer

The weak, attractive force between water molecules is due to hydrogen bonds. A hydrogen bond is a type of attraction between two partially charged atoms, in this case between the hydrogen atom in one water molecule and the oxygen atom in another water molecule. This attractive force is what gives water its unique properties, such as high boiling point, surface tension, and capillary action. Covalent bonds (B) are strong bonds that hold the atoms within a water molecule together. Ionic bonds (C) involve a transfer of electrons between atoms, and are not involved in the weak attractive force between water molecules. Peptide bonds (D) are covalent bonds that link amino acids in proteins, and glycosidic bonds (E) are covalent bonds that link monosaccharides in carbohydrates.