Biogeochemistry Unit Test

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How does hydrogen bonding explain the properties of water when it freezes.(1 point)
Responses

It makes ice float on top of water instead of sink.
It makes ice float on top of water instead of sink.

It creates tight spaces between water molecules.
It creates tight spaces between water molecules.

It causes ice to become more dense than water.
It causes ice to become more dense than water.

It allows the water to evaporate as it freezes.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It makes ice float on top of water instead of sink.

Hydrogen bonding in water leads to a unique structure when it freezes, creating a crystalline lattice that is less dense than liquid water. This is why ice floats on water.