DE_Chem_3.4.5

DE_Chem_3.4.5_How Do Lewis Structures and VSEPR Theory Explain the Unique Properties of Water?

Multiple Choice

Why does water freeze in a way that creates a lot of open space within its molecular structure?

• Because water molecules form a hexagonal grid due to hydrogen bonding

• Because water molecules lose all their bonds when freezing

• Because water molecules compress tightly together when frozen

• Because water molecules evaporate when freezing