If water were a nonpolar molecule how would its properties be different A. Water would be able to climb inside plants B. Water would stick together much more strongly. C. Water would no be able to form hydrogen bonds D. Water would be a much lighter molecule

If water were a nonpolar molecule instead of its actual polar nature, several properties of water would be significantly different. In this hypothetical scenario: C. Water would not be able to form hydrogen bonds.

• Water's ability to form hydrogen bonds is contingent on its polar nature. In reality, water molecules are polar, with an uneven distribution of charge (positive hydrogen ends and negative oxygen ends). This polarity enables hydrogen bonding between water molecules, which is a crucial property contributing to many of water's characteristics, including its high surface tension, cohesion, adhesion, and its role as a universal solvent.
• If water were nonpolar, it would lack the ability to form hydrogen bonds, significantly altering its properties such as reduced surface tension, weaker cohesion, and diminished ability to dissolve polar substances. These alterations would have widespread effects on various biological and chemical processes where water's unique properties are fundamental.