Question

Explain how the structure of water molecules results in attrac- tions among them.

Answer 1

Water is a compound consisting of polar molecules. Water molecules are attracted to one another in a specific way. The slightly negative oxygen end of one molecule attracts the slightly positive hydrogen ends of adjacent water molecules, causing the molecules to become arranged as you see in Figure 4-12.

Answer 2

Water molecules are attracted to one another in a specific way. The slightly negative oxygen end of one molecule attracts the slightly positive hydrogen ends of adjacent water molecules.