Adjacent water molecules are attracted to each other by hydrogen bonds.

While technically considered weak bonds, they are strong enough to significantly impact the properties of water, such as its high boiling point, high surface tension, and ability to dissolve many substances.

Here's why hydrogen bonds are considered weak and fleeting:

* Weak: They are weaker than the covalent bonds that hold atoms together within a water molecule.

* Fleeting: They are constantly forming and breaking due to the constant motion of water molecules.

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