Question

How does the arrangement of molecules give H2O its properties?

Group of answer choices

The V-shape makes H₂O sticky.

The straight formation makes H₂O sticky.

The V-shape gives it positive electric charges.

The straight formation gives is positive and negative charges.

Answer 1

Answer:

The V-shape makes H₂O sticky.

Explanation:

Water has a bent/V-shape due to the polarity of the molecule.

This polarity is a result of the electronegativity difference between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms, which makes electrons stay closer to the oxygen atoms.

This V-shape makes H2O "sticky" because it creates partial positive and negative charges in the molecule.

These partial charges like to create hydrogen bonds with other water molecules or other non-water molecules, making them "stick" together through cohesion or adhesion.