2007-02-12 01:49:33 · 4 answers · asked by paul f 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Hydrogen bonding between water molecules is what gives water its relatively high boiling point (100 Celcius) compared to hydrides of other group 16 elements. The hydrogen bonds also are behind water's unusual property of expanding with decreasing temperature near the freezing point, as well as its high surface tension.
2007-02-12 02:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen bonding gives water its cohesive property. It also plays a very important role in lining up the molecules when if forms a crystalline structure when it freezes.
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2007-02-12 09:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by squang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The unusual properties of water in condensed (liquid and solid states) are due to presence of extensive hydrogen bonding between water molecules. This gives water high freezing and boiling points, high heat of fusion and vapourisation. In comparison to other liquids water also has higher specific heat, thermal conductivity, surface tension etc.
2007-02-12 10:00:39 · answer #3 · answered by beachblue99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeps water from evaporating in room tempurature.
2007-02-13 06:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by Phillip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋