Hydrogen Bonds

question 2

Multiple Choice

Hydrogen bonds

• A) play an important role in the solvent properties of water
• B) are not involved in protein structure
• C) play a role in the properties of DNA, but not of RNA
• D) give water a lower boiling point than expected

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Definitions:

Hybridization

The concept of mixing atomic orbitals to create new hybrid orbitals for bonding, explaining the geometry of molecular structures.

Nitrogen Atom

An atom of the element nitrogen, which has the chemical symbol N and is essential for all living organisms as it is a key component of amino acids and nucleic acids.

CCC Bond Angle

The angle between three carbon atoms in a molecular structure, which can vary depending on the specific geometry of the molecule.

Compound

A chemical substance made up of two or more elements combined in a specific ratio, distinct in its chemical composition and properties.