Water's Unique Properties, Including Its High Heat Capacity, High Density

question 107

Multiple Choice

Water's unique properties, including its high heat capacity, high density, and a solid phase that is less dense than its liquid phase, can best be attributed to

• A) its formula, H₂O.
• B) the covalent oxygen-hydrogen bonds in the molecule.
• C) the shape of the molecule.
• D) the polarity of the molecule and hydrogen bonding between the molecules.

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