Assume that 30.0 ml of a 0.10 m solution of a weak base b that accepts one proton is titrated with a 0.10 m solution of a monoprotic strong acid hx. (a) how many moles of hx have been added at the equivalence point? (b) what is the predominant form of b at the equivalence point? (c) what factor determines the ph at the equivalence point? (d) which indicator, phenolphthalein or methyl red, is likely to be the better choice for this titration?

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the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.