To determine which statement is FALSE, let's analyze each one:
a. The attraction between Na+ and Cl- is the result of ionic bonding.
- This statement is TRUE. Sodium ions (Na+) and chloride ions (Cl-) are held together by ionic bonds due to their opposite charges.
b. One molecule of water is put together with hydrogen bonds.
- This statement is FALSE. A molecule of water (H2O) is held together by covalent bonds, not hydrogen bonds. Hydrogen bonds are interactions between molecules, not within a single molecule.
c. Covalent bonds are represented by straight lines while hydrogen bonds are represented with dashed lines.
- This statement is TRUE. In structural formulas, covalent bonds are typically shown as solid lines, while hydrogen bonds are represented by dashed lines.
d. Hydrogen bonds are easier to break than covalent bonds.
- This statement is TRUE. Hydrogen bonds are generally weaker than covalent bonds and easier to break.
Based on this analysis, the FALSE statement is:
b. One molecule of water is put together with hydrogen bonds.
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