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1
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What is hydrogen bonding?

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Hydrogen bonding is when the negative O atom of one water molecule is attracted to the positive H atom of another water molecule, producing strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the water molecules

2
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When does hydrogen bonding occur?

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When an H atom is attracted to either a(n) F, O or N atom or another molecule

3
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Is hydrogen bonding weak or strong?

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Very strong

4
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Why is the boiling point for water so high?

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For water to boil, the strong hydrogen bonds need to break. This requires a lot of heat energy, which is why the boiling point of water is so high (100°C) for such a tiny molecule