Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a nonpolar covalent bond?
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
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What name is given to the bond between water molecules?
A
Ionic bond
B
Covalent bond
C
Hydrogen bond
D
Metallic bond
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Understand the types of chemical bonds: Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons between atoms, covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, metallic bonds involve a 'sea of electrons' shared among metal atoms, and hydrogen bonds are weak attractions between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom.
Recognize that water molecules (H₂O) consist of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom. This forms a polar molecule with a partial positive charge on the hydrogen atoms and a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom.
Identify that the bond between water molecules is not an ionic, covalent, or metallic bond. Instead, it is a hydrogen bond, which is a type of dipole-dipole interaction.
Explain that hydrogen bonds occur when the partially positive hydrogen atom of one water molecule is attracted to the partially negative oxygen atom of another water molecule.
Conclude that the correct name for the bond between water molecules is a hydrogen bond, which is responsible for many of water's unique properties, such as high surface tension and boiling point.
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