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Chemistry Tutorial
Problem 6: Properties of water
Which of the following is NOT a property of water that is explained by
polarity?
 
| D. | floats as a solid |  |  | Incorrect. Formation of hydrogen bonds between crystal solid water holds the molecules further apart than when water is a liquid. Floating ice results from polarity of water molecules.
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