MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryHydrogenAuto – protolysis [Self ionization]

Liquid water is denser than ice due to

A.higher surface tension (b) hydrogen bonding

C.van der Waals forces (d) covalent bonding

Explanation

Due to inter-molecular hydrogen bonding, ice forms hexagonal three-dimensional crystal lattice in which almost half the space is unoccupied. When ice melts, some of the hydrogen bonds are broken and some of the empty space is occupied by water molecules. Hence, liquid water has higher density than ice.

Back to Question Bank

Practice More Like This

Take chapter-wise tests, track your progress, and master Hydrogen.

Start Free Practice →