Hydrogen Bond Strength: Strengthen & Weaken in Water

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Strengthening and weakening hydrogen bonds in water can be achieved through the addition of various solutes, which influence the surface tension of aqueous solutions. Certain solutes can increase surface tension, while others can decrease it, thus affecting the strength of hydrogen bonds. The discussion emphasizes the importance of examining the surface tensions of different aqueous solutions to identify suitable solutes for this purpose. Additionally, the concept of clathrates, which are structures formed when water molecules encase gas molecules, is relevant to understanding how hydrogen bonding can be manipulated. Mixing water with solutions that exhibit varying surface tensions can effectively alter the hydrogen bonding characteristics of water.
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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?
 
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Look at surface tensions of aqueous solutions; also, see clathrates.
 
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Look at surface tensions of aqueous solutions; also, see clathrates.
In regards to the surface tension, do you suggest that I find an aqueous solution with weak and strong surface tension and mix it with water to strenghthen or weaken it?
 
You asked about solute possibilities; if you look at surface tensions of aqueous solutions, you will find that some solutes increase surface tension and that others decrease it.
 
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