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In a water molecule, the oxygen atom exerts a stronger pull on the electrons than the hydrogen atoms do. As a result the oxygen carries a partial negative charge and the hydrogen a partial positive charge. This results in what is called a polar molecule. The positive end of one molecule will attract the negative end of another and vice versa. As a result water molecules will cling to each other in a similar manner to magnets.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe water molecule is a polar molecule since the oxygen atom attracts electrons towards it more strongly than the hydrogen atom (recall that water = H2O i.e. two hydrogen atoms attached to an oxygen atom).
There is an unbalanced distribution of charge; The oxygen atom is slightly negative with the hydrogen atoms slightly positive. These dipole (like with magnets) attract each other causing water molecules to stick together and also stick to any other polar molecule.
Water molecules sticking together is cohesion, water molecules sticking to other polar molecule is called adhesion.
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∙ 14y agoThe ability of water to form multiple hydrogen bonds is responsible for many of waters properties.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they share their outer shell electrons to obtain a full outer shell which means their stable.
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∙ 14y agoPolar Colvalent
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A restriction enzyme is likely to cut which kind of molecules?
DNA molecules. A strand of DNA molecules can be cut to have blunted ends or jagged ends (sticky ends).
What bond bonds water molecules with other water molecules?
hydrogen bond bonds water molecules with other water molecules.
Why is buttercups pollen sticky?
Buttercup pollen is sticky because they are exposed to water so the pollen becomes a sticky liquid
Can there be such thing as candyland where everything is made of candy?
Candy is hard sugar confectionery and is water soluble and hygroscopic, which means it will attract water molecules from the air and eventually dissolve. Any buildings made of candy would therefore attract water molecules from the humid air we breathe out, from the steam from cooking and cleaning and showering, and from any natural humidity in the environment. The buildings would get sticky, then soften then dissolve into puddles. The same would apply to candy trees or paths. Candyland would be a really sticky messy place.
Is water a tissue?
No; water is made up of water molecules. Water molecules contain two hydrogen molecules and one oxygen molecule.
Which property of water causes water drops to bead on s freshly waxed car?
Water molecules are sticky due to hydrogen bonds
What happens to the water molecules as they start to heat up?
Heating water molecules causes them to move faster and faster. Water when cool is in a way (sticky). When heated the water molecules are moving far too quickly stick together. The heated water molecules become less dense and may stick to air molecules. Floating into and combining with the atmosphere.
Why does saliva bubble?
because the molecules are sticky
Why is there a force of attraction between water molecules?
The property of cohesion describes the ability of water molecules to be attracted to other water molecules, which allows water to be a "sticky" liquid. Hydrogen bonds are attractions of electrostatic force caused by the difference in charge between slightly positive hydrogen ions and other, slightly negative ions.
Why does common salts become sticky during rainy season?
Common salt becomes sticky during rainy season as it traps the water molecules and then stick to it.......... hence we can say that common salt is hydroscopic in nature
What property of water allows liquids to climb?
This is due to capillary action and it found usually in tiny tubes. If the water wets the sides of the tube, it will rise. Water is said to be "sticky" and will adherd to surfaces and to other water molecules.
Explain how capillary action works in plants?
Although you may use water to help get sticky substances such as syrup off your hands, water itself is actually sticky. Water molecules not only stick to each other, but water also sticks to grass, cloth, organic tissues, soil, and paper towels. Plants take advantage of water's stickiness to organic tissues and soil. This movement occurs when the adhesion (the force that attracts the water to other objects) is stronger than the cohesion (the force between the water molecules). Water molecules are naturally attracted to each other. This attraction comes from the temporary hydrogen bonds that they form.
A restriction enzyme is likely to cut which kind of molecules?
DNA molecules. A strand of DNA molecules can be cut to have blunted ends or jagged ends (sticky ends).
Why is water both adhesive and cohesive?
Cohesion in water is the water being 'sticky' or attracted to itself. Adhesion in water is when the water is 'sticky' or attacted to other surfaces. Water is cohesive and adhesive because of it's properties. The oxyogen and hydrogen molecules are bonded together and are polar. Beacuse the molecules are polar the particales are therefore attracted to each other from negative to positive end (cohesion), but are also atracted to other particles in other surfaces, again positive to negative poles (adhesion). It's very important that water be both cohesive and adhesive for being good for solutions and other functions.
What bond bonds water molecules with other water molecules?
hydrogen bond bonds water molecules with other water molecules.
Why is buttercups pollen sticky?
Buttercup pollen is sticky because they are exposed to water so the pollen becomes a sticky liquid
Is syrup sticky?
It is mainly because of the main ingredients, sugar and water inside it. Sugar becomes sticky when mixed with water.
