Question

Which of these statements about water is true?

Answer 1

I believe the statement that is true would be B.

Answer 2

Answer:

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