Question

1. which of the following properties of water is not a result of hydrogen bonding? a. lower density of ice compared to liquid water b. ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water molecules c. ability to dissolve many substances d. cohesion

Explanation:

The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water molecules (H₂O) is a result of the chemical bonding between hydrogen and oxygen atoms and is determined by their valence electrons, not hydrogen - bonding. Hydrogen bonding affects properties like the lower density of ice, the ability to dissolve many substances, and cohesion. Ice has a lower density due to the open - lattice structure formed by hydrogen bonds. Water's ability to dissolve many substances is related to hydrogen - bonding with solute molecules. Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonds.

Answer:

B. Ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water molecules