Question

Hydrogen bonds form between neighboring water molecules because of:

Answer 1

*A & B*

Answers A & B are not possible, as Hydrogen “bonds” are intermolecular forces and do not actually involve transfer or sharing of electrons.

*C & D*

Viscosity and surface tension are not the answer as they are not specific enough to the question.

*E*

Polarity of water molecules is the correct answer, as water molecules are highly polar. The partial positive of the Hydrogen on one water molecule is highly attracted to the partial negative of the Oxygen (due to its lone pairs) on another water molecule.