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What is a water molecule considered when oxygen pulls electrons closer?
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The water molecule is polar.
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What is polarity in a water molecule?
The oxygen and hydrogen in water are bonded by a covalent bond. This means that the two lone lone electrons of hydrogen are shared with oxygen. Oxygen has a tendency to "hoard" electrons. So when it bonds with the hydrogen the two shared electrons are closer to the oxygen than to the hydrogen. As a result one side of water(the one with the oxygen) becomes slightly negative due to the fact that the oxygen has the two electrons closer to it. The side of the hydrogen becomes slightly positive as a result. When two or more molecules of water are placed together the slightly negatively charged oxygen from one molecule attracts the slightly positively charged hydrogen from another molecule forming a weak hydrogen bond. this hydrogen bond is formed as a result of the polarity of water.
The structure of water causes hydrogen to have a positive or negative charge?
Positive. Since the Oxygen atom has a higher electronegativity (it is more likely to draw in electrons) than the Hydrogen atoms, the electrons that are shared in the two oxygen/hydrogen bonds will move closer to the Oxygen atom. This will give the Oxygen atom a slightly positive charge and the 2 Hydrogen atoms a slighty negative charge. Because of this, a water molecule is considered polar.
Does a water molecule have more protons than electrons?
Oxygen.
Why is water considered a polor molecule?
The oxygen atom attracts more electrons as it has a higher positive charge making that half of the molecule slightly negative. This leaves the Hydrogen atoms with less electrons making them slightly positive. This difference in charge is enough for the molecule to be considered polar like a magnet.
What is the cause of waters polarity?
Water or H2O is a polar molecule because the Oxygen draws the Hydrogen's electrons closer to itself so the oxygen is more negative and the hydrogen's are more positive - O H H + +
How many electrons are in an oxygen molecule?
There are 16 electrons in an oxygen molecule as each oxygen atom has 8 electrons.
What is polarity in a water molecule?
The oxygen and hydrogen in water are bonded by a covalent bond. This means that the two lone lone electrons of hydrogen are shared with oxygen. Oxygen has a tendency to "hoard" electrons. So when it bonds with the hydrogen the two shared electrons are closer to the oxygen than to the hydrogen. As a result one side of water(the one with the oxygen) becomes slightly negative due to the fact that the oxygen has the two electrons closer to it. The side of the hydrogen becomes slightly positive as a result. When two or more molecules of water are placed together the slightly negatively charged oxygen from one molecule attracts the slightly positively charged hydrogen from another molecule forming a weak hydrogen bond. this hydrogen bond is formed as a result of the polarity of water.
How many electrons does a water molecule have?
A molecule of of H2O has 10 electrons: two from the hydrogen and 8 from the oxygen.
How many electrons are required for complete reduction of one molecule oxygen gas?
Four electrons reduce one molecule of oxygen gas to form water
Why is the bond between hydrogen and oxygen in water called a polar bond?
First of all, water molecules have covalent bonds. Meaning the atoms share electrons. Hydrogen and oxygen have different electronegativities. Because oxygen has a higher electronegativity the electrons shared between the atoms are drawn closer to the oxygen atom. This means the molecule is polar as it has a negative (oxygen) and positive (hydrogen) end.
The structure of water causes hydrogen to have a positive or negative charge?
Positive. Since the Oxygen atom has a higher electronegativity (it is more likely to draw in electrons) than the Hydrogen atoms, the electrons that are shared in the two oxygen/hydrogen bonds will move closer to the Oxygen atom. This will give the Oxygen atom a slightly positive charge and the 2 Hydrogen atoms a slighty negative charge. Because of this, a water molecule is considered polar.
Where is the density of electrons greatest in the water molecule?
The density of electrons in a water molecule is highest around/near the oxygen atom.
How many electrons do the oxygen have if they are neutral?
An atom of oxygen has 8 electrons, an O2 Molecule would therefore have 15, I think.
When a molecule gains oxygen or loses electrons its called?
an ion
Does a water molecule have more protons than electrons?
Oxygen.
How many electrons are there in a molecule of H2O?
hydorgen: 1 electron Oxygen: 8 electrons Therefore 10 electrons
What is the difference between an oxygen atom and an oxygen molecule?
An oxygen atom is an atom with eight protons and eight electrons. An oxygen molecule is a particle that consists of two oxygen atoms that are bonded together.
