C. Its molecules are farther apart in the solid state than in the liquid state.
Explanation:
Water is composed of 2 H atoms and 1 O atom. The molecular formula for water is H2O.
A. False
Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, as a result the electron pair is pulled closer to O.
B. False
Water is a polar solvent and therefore it will dissolve only polar molecules. Organic compounds like hydrocarbons are non-polar and will not dissolve in water
C. True
In the solid state i.e. in ice the hydrogen bonds are oriented such that the H2O molecules get pushed apart which also makes ice to have a lower density than water
D. False
Water has the highest specific heat value of 4.18 J/g C
