The discussion centers on the impact of polar bonds and hydrogen bonding on the density of water. At 20 degrees Celsius, water's density increases as it cools until it reaches 4 degrees Celsius, after which further cooling leads to a decrease in density. This phenomenon is attributed to the intermolecular forces, specifically hydrogen bonds, which cause water molecules to arrange in a lattice structure when frozen, resulting in lower density compared to its liquid state.
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munky99999 said:ok so 20 degrees celsius water, then you cool it. density increases until 4 degrees. if u cool it more, density decreases.
Why is that?
does it have to do with the type on polar bonds water has?