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How do you strengthen and weaken hydrogen bonds in water aside from changing its temperature? Could you add any solutes to do so?
Hydrogen Bond Strength: Strengthen & Weaken in Water
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the mechanisms for strengthening and weakening hydrogen bonds in water, specifically exploring the role of solutes and surface tension. Participants consider various factors that influence hydrogen bond dynamics beyond temperature changes.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about methods to strengthen or weaken hydrogen bonds in water, specifically asking about the addition of solutes.
- Another participant suggests examining the surface tensions of aqueous solutions and mentions clathrates as relevant factors.
- A subsequent post reiterates the importance of surface tension and asks whether mixing solutions with different surface tensions could affect hydrogen bond strength.
- Another participant responds by indicating that some solutes can increase surface tension while others can decrease it, implying a relationship between solute properties and hydrogen bond behavior.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying viewpoints on the influence of solutes and surface tension on hydrogen bond strength, indicating that multiple competing views remain without a clear consensus.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the need for specific definitions of "strengthening" and "weakening" hydrogen bonds, as well as the potential dependence on the types of solutes considered and their concentrations.
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