Water is a liquid at room temperature. This is due to
A) ionic bonding of the atoms in the water molecule.
B) covalent bonding in the water molecule.
C) covalent bonding between water molecules.
D) hydrogen bonding within the water molecule.
E) hydrogen bonding between water molecules.

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Water is a polar molecule with a partial positive charge on the hydrogen atoms and a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom. This polarity allows for hydrogen bonding between water molecules, which gives water a high boiling point and allows it to be a liquid at room temperature. Ionic bonding (A) involves the transfer of electrons between atoms, while covalent bonding (B) involves the sharing of electrons within a molecule. While both are important for the formation of water, they do not directly explain why water is a liquid at room temperature.

Water Is a Liquid at Room Temperature