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Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

molecule in which opposite ends have opposite electric charges

a)

cohesion

b)

polar molecule

c)

hydrogen bond

d)

solution

2.

Water is polar because...

a)

The unequal sharing of electrons gives the water molecule a slight negative charge near its oxygen atom and a slight positive charge near its hydrogen atoms.

b)

The molecule has two poles, at which the it is colder than other regions of the molecule.

c)

The unequal sharing of electrons gives the water molecule a slight negative charge near its hydrogen atoms and a slight positive charge near its oxygen atom.

d)

The water molecule is neutral.

3.

Water is often called the "universal solvent" because many substances can be dissolved in water. What property of water allows it to be such a versatile solvent?

a)

purity

b)

polarity

c)

high heat capacity

d)

expansion upon freezing

4.

Attractions between water molecules are called

a)

Covalent bonds

b)

Ionic bonds

c)

Polar bonds

d)

Hydrogen bonds

5.

The hydrogen atoms in a water molecule are ________________ charged.

a)

not

b)

negatively

c)

neutrally

d)

positively

6.

Which term refers to water having a slightly positive and a slighty negative charge on its ends?

a)

cohesion

b)

surface tension

c)

polar

d)

adhesion

7.

Surface tension is caused by ...

a)

strong cohesion between water molecules

b)

strong adhesion between the water molecules

c)

condensation

d)

water cycle

8.

Water drops being attracted to each other is an example of ____________.

a)

capillary action

b)

adhesion

c)

specific heat index

d)

cohesion

9.

What is the molecular geometry of a water molecule?

a)

Linear

b)

Bent

c)

Trigonal planar

d)

Tetrahedral

10.

Which type of bond is primarily responsible for the high boiling point of water?

a)

Ionic bond

b)

Covalent bond

c)

Hydrogen bond

d)

Van der Waals forces

11.

How many hydrogen bonds can a single water molecule form with surrounding water molecules?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

12.

What is the angle between the hydrogen-oxygen-hydrogen atoms in a water molecule?

a)

104.5 degrees

b)

90 degrees

c)

120 degrees

d)

180 degrees

13.

Which property of water allows it to have a high surface tension?

a)

Cohesion

b)

Adhesion

c)

Density

d)

Viscosity

14.

In the context of hydrogen bonding, what is the role of the oxygen atom in a water molecule?

a)

Hydrogen donor

b)

Hydrogen acceptor

c)

Electron donor

d)

Electron acceptor

15.

Why does ice float on water?

a)

Ice is denser than water

b)

Ice is less dense than water

c)

Ice has a higher surface tension

d)

Ice has a lower surface tension