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Which sentence best explains the high melting point, boiling point, and surface tension of water?

A. The hydrogen atom on each water molecule is strongly attracted to the hydrogen atoms on nearby molecules.
B. Ions dissolved in the water cause nearby molecules to become temporarily polar.
C. The water molecules are connected to each other with covalent bonds.
D. Water molecules that have lost electrons attract the water molecules that have gained electrons.
E. The negative side of each water molecule is attracted to the positive sides of nearby molecules.



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Water's unique properties are due to hydrogen bonding, causing high melting point, boiling point, and surface tension.


Explanation:

Water exhibits high melting point, boiling point, and surface tension due to hydrogen bonding. Each water molecule can form four hydrogen bonds with neighboring molecules, creating a strong intermolecular force. This results in the need for additional energy to separate water molecules, leading to its unique properties.


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