Question

Which of the following describes a characteristic of water that helps it in dissolving a wide range of chemicals and biomolecules? (5 points)

It has a partial negative charge on oxygen and a partial positive charge on hydrogen.

It has a linear molecular structure with H-O-H arranged in a straight line.

It requires a high amount of heat to raise or drop its temperature.

It has completely non-polarized O-H bonds.

Answer 1

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The correct option is (A) It has a partial negative charge on oxygen and a partial positive charge on hydrogen.

☆ Explanation:

¤ As water has the ability to form hydrogen bonds which makes it an excellent solvent.

¤ For this ability of water it can dissolve many different kinds of molecules.

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