Polarity of Water

In a water molecule the oxygen atom hogs the shared electrons giving the oxygen end of a water molecule a slight __________ charge and the hydrogen end of the water molecule a slight _______ charge.

Oxygen and Hydrogen atoms in a water molecule share electrons to form covalent bonds. However, because the electrons are NOT shared equally, the individual water molecules have slightly charged ends and are said to be.....

The hydrogen end or "pole" of one water molecule, is attracted to the _________ end or "pole" of another water molecule.

Water's ability to stick to and attract itself is called _______ and water's ability to stick to other substances is called ___________.

Intermolecular Attractions between water molecules are strong enough to hold up certain insects and allow them to walk on water.

With all matter the solid state is more dense (particles packed together more tightly) than the liquid state. The only exception to this rule is....