Properties of Water

Properties of Water

Multiple Choice

Why is water a polar molecule?

• The oxygen end acts positive and the hydrogen acts negative.

• The oxygen end acts negative and the hydrogen end acts positive.

• The oxygen and hydrogen atoms are ions.

• none of the above

Open Ended

Why is oxygen considered a highly electronegative atom?

Open Ended

What is the property called that allows water to form hydrogen bonds with other substances?

Poll

What property allows insects to walk on water?

• Capillary action

• adhesion

• cohesion

• electronegativity

Fill in the Blank

_____ ions and _____ ions make up the chemical bonds in water