Question

how does the strength of intramolecular bonds within a water molecule compare to the strength of intermolecular bonds between water molecules?
a the intermolecular bonds between water molecules are stronger than the intramolecular bonds within a water molecule.
b the strength of both intramolecular and intermolecular water bonds of water molecules is the same.
c the intramolecular bonds within a water molecule are stronger than the intermolecular bonds between water molecules.
d while water molecules n together by intramolecular bonds, th no intermolecular bonds between water molecules.

Explanation:

Intramolecular bonds (covalent bonds in water, \(H - O\) bonds) involve sharing of electrons between atoms within a molecule. Intermolecular bonds (hydrogen bonds in water) are weaker forces of attraction between different molecules. Covalent bonds are much stronger than hydrogen bonds.

Answer:

C. The intramolecular bonds within a water molecule are stronger than the intermolecular bonds between water molecules.