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What does it mean when people say water has an unevenly distributed charge?
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∙ 8y ago
The hydrogens in water carry a partial positive charge, and the oxygen carries a partial negative charge. This is because of the differences in electronegativity, and the fact that the geometry of the water molecule is bent.
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∙ 8y agoThey are talking about the individual molecule H2O. The electrons that form the bonds do not 'spend' the same time with each atom. That makes the molecule rather unbalanced. The electrons spend more time with the larger element. In this case, oxygen.
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Define polar compound and give an example?
"water is a good example of a polar compound."
What is the overall charge on a water molecule?
It's not an ionic compound.
How an ionic compound forms free ions in water?
like an ionic charge? i think your refereing to hydrogen bonds formed between two water molecules. this occurs when the oxogen (6 electrons) and 2 hydrogens (1 electron) are covelantly bonded. when they bond, it is polar (a polar covalent bond) which means that electrons are unequally distributed (oxogen give an extra electron to each of the hydrogen) leaving the water molecule charge oppositely at each end. oxogen = - charge/ hydrogen = + charge. so the molecules work as a magnet, making weak bonds between each other.
The weak chemical attraction between water molecules is what?
It is due to the hydrogen bonds holding water molecules together. Hydrogen bonds are the weekest bonds because they are the slight attraction between a positive and a negative charge.The reason water molecules have a positive and negative charge is because they are polar- the electrons of H2O are shared unevenly in their covalent bonds. A water molecule is held together with polar covalent bonds. Water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds.
A sample of tap water consists of water fluoride ions calcium ions and several other dissolved ions. Are the ions evenly distributed throughout the water?
Yes
Because most of the inhabitants in Southwest Asia live near reliable sources of water the population of the region is?
thepopulation is very unevenly distributed.
Why are people unevenly distributed on the earths surface?
Because some areas are much harder to live in: too cold, too hot, too dry, too wet, not fit to raise food on. The population tends to gather where it's easier to grow food and find water and other resources that they need. Please look at this answer and try to understand the meaning. Your teacher may ask you to put it in your own words.
Is water polar because of unequal electrons?
The electrical charge is unequal distributed in the water molecule.
Why is water a freak of nature?
Due to it's dipole nature. Water is a polar molecule, meaning that it has an unevenly distributed electrical charge. This Oxygen side of the molecule is slightly more negative than the Hydrogen end, due to the oxygen having more electrons (they have a -1 charge). The charges repel eachother, forcing water into a "V" shape, and it is described as bent. This polarity is responsible for a lot of water's properties, such as why it is so cohesive, why it conducts electricity and why it makes such a good solvent.
Why are people unevenly distruibited throughout the world?
People cluster in places that have rich soil, fresh water, and mild climates.
How is water distributed to the people in South Africa?
Storage.
Is the earth created evenly or unevenly?
unevenly,land heats faster and cools faster than water
What kind mixture of sand and water?
heterogeneous or you can say solute and solventA mixture is some combination of substances combined physically. A mixture is said to be heterogeneous if the different parts are visible or unevenly distributed, such as when sand is mixed with water.A mixture of sand and water is called a heterogeneousmixture
What resources were required after hiroshima and how were they accessed and distributed?
Medical supplies, water, construction material and food. Mostly the US was in charge to deliver them.
What is a polar atom?
A polar atom is an atom that has a positive and negative charge distribution within its structure, typically due to differences in electronegativity. This causes the atom to have a slightly positive charge on one side and a slightly negative charge on the other side. Water (H2O) is a commonly cited example of a polar molecule, with oxygen being the polar atom as it pulls the shared electrons more strongly towards itself.
Does Mexico have a lot of water?
Yes, but it is unevenly distributed among its territories. The northern portion of Mexico is much drier, covered by the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts; central Mexico has a temperate climate, while southern Mexico is quite humid, covered by dense rainforests.
How is water distributed?
by water plants
