Chemistry Concepts and Applications

Section 1: Uniquely Water

Self Check Quizzes

1
Because of the water molecule's __________, the water molecule is polar.

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A)positive charge
B)bent structure
C)straight structure
D)negative charge
2
H2O is sometimes called __________.
A)a poor solvent
B)a specific solute
C)a solution
D)the universal solvent
3
The polarity of the water molecule accounts for water's __________.
A)unusually high boiling point
B)unusually low melting point
C)unusually high mass
D)formula
4
Atoms of this element do NOT participate in hydrogen bonding.
A)fluorine
B)oxygen
C)nitrogen
D)silicon
5
Capillarity accounts for the rising of liquids in __________.
A)narrow tubes
B)oceans
C)rivers
D)soda bottles
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