Question

what are the characteristics of water you are familiar with​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Water molecules are polar, with partial positive charges on the hydrogens, a partial negative charge on the oxygen, and a bent overall structure. This is because oxygen is more electronegative, meaning that it is better than hydrogen at attracting electrons. Water is an excellent solvent.

• Water molecules are polar, so they form hydrogen bonds.

• This gives water unique properties, such as a relatively high boiling point, high specific heat, cohesion, adhesion and density.

Answer 2

 

Polar molecule A neutral, or uncharged molecule that has an asymmetric internal distribution of charge, leading to partially positive and partially negative regions

Cohesion The attraction of molecules for other molecules of the same kind

Adhesion The attraction of molecules for other molecules of a different kind

Density The mass per unit volume of a substance

Specific heat capacity The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius

Heat of vaporization The amount of energy needed to change one gram of a liquid substance to a gas at constant temperature