Water Molecules
Definition
A water molecule is a chemical compound made up of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom. Its chemical formula is H2O.
Related terms
Polar Molecule: A molecule with an uneven distribution of charge, resulting in some regions being more negative or positive than others. Water is an example of this due to its bent shape.
Covalent Bond: A type of chemical bond where electrons are shared between atoms. In water, covalent bonds exist between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms.
Hydrogen Bonding: A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other. This occurs frequently in water molecules.
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AP Chemistry - 4.9 Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions
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