In the solid state called ice,the shape and charge of water molecule helps arrange the molecules into ____ crystals.
A)three-sided (trigonal)
B)four-sided (tetragonal)
C)five-sided (pentagonal)
D)six-sided (hexagonal)
E)eight-sided (octagonal)

Question

In the solid state called ice,the shape and charge of water molecule helps arrange the molecules into ____ crystals.​
A)three-sided (trigonal)
B)four-sided (tetragonal)
C)​five-sided (pentagonal)
D)​six-sided (hexagonal)
E)​eight-sided (octagonal)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The shape and charge of water molecule allows it to form hydrogen bonds with neighboring water molecules, resulting in a stable hexagonal lattice structure in ice.

In the Solid State Called Ice,the Shape and Charge of Water