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Can the chemical structure of a compound affect properties such as strength of attraction to other molecules?
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Yes. For example, the chemical structure of water molecules is such that the oxygen atom has a slight negative charge, while the hydrogen atoms have a slightly positive charge. This is because oxygen atoms are much larger and more electronegative than hydrogen atoms. So the oxygen atom holds the shared electrons more closely than do the hydrogen atoms. This type of chemical bond is called polar covalent because the electrons are shared unequally, causing a slightly negative pole at one end and a slightly positive pole at the other end. As a result, water molecules are attracted to one another, and this attraction is called a hydrogen bond. Because of this, water has very unique properties compared to other molecules of similar size.
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Does the chemical structure of a compound affect properties such as strength of attraction to other molecules?
true yes it can
Is it true that hydrogen bond is a weak chemical attraction between polar molecules?
No
Is table salt a crystal structure?
The structure, chemical formula unit and properties are the same.
What are the properties which depend mainly upon arrangement of atoms in molecules and to a lesser extent on their number?
chemical properties.
Do isomers of the same molecule have identical chemical properties?
When two molecules have different configurations but the same atomic composition the two molecules cannot be said to have the same physio-chemical properties. In fact, a simple rearrangement, even with identical chemical formulas, can drastically change the properties of a substance.
Does the chemical structure of a compound affect properties such as strength of attraction to other molecules?
true yes it can
Which properties of the elements are related to the attraction between the nucleus and electrons in atoms?
These are the chemical properties.
What are the weak chemical attraction between water molecules?
Water molecules form hydrogen bonds to other water molecules.
How can chemical properties of a substances be determined?
The chemical properties of a substance can be determined by changing the chemicals structure. This is the process that occurs in a chemical reaction.
What bonds are on the weak side of chemical attraction between water molecules?
hydrogen
Is it true that hydrogen bond is a weak chemical attraction between polar molecules?
No
Which pair of molecules share the same chemical composition but differ in molecular structure?
Lactose and sucrose share the same chemical composition but differ in molecular structure. Such molecules are called isomers.
What is a relatively weak bond between polar molecules?
A polar molecule is positive on one end and negative on the opposite end. A hydrogen bond is a special attraction between polar molecules, a weak bond.
What is the chemical properties of the molecules change to produce a new substance?
You think probable to chemical reactivity.
Is table salt a crystal structure?
The structure, chemical formula unit and properties are the same.
How is a protein changed by denaturation?
The chemical structure and of course the chemical and physical properties are changed,
What determines the chemical properies of an atom?
All chemical properties are determined by electronic structure.
