Intermolecular Forces

question 3

Multiple Choice

Intermolecular forces

• A)connect the two hydrogen atoms in a water molecule together.
• B)hold one water molecule to its neighboring molecules.
• C)are about 50 times stronger than covalent bonds in water molecules.
• D)exist only between hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
• E)are the reason why it is so expensive to desalinate water.

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