When water boils, the hydrogen bonds between neighboring water molecules are broken, allowing the molecules to move freely and escape as steam. Covalent bonds within the water molecules remain intact, and the process does not involve strengthening bonds or breaking ionic bonds related to minerals.

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When Water Boils

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When water boils

A) hydrogen bonds are broken between neighboring water molecules.
B) covalent bonds are broken between oxygen and hydrogen atoms.
C) ionic bonds are broken when the minerals in water are heated.
D) the bond between one water molecule and another becomes stronger.
E) the hydrogen atoms break away from the oxygen and escape as vapor.

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