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A water molecule is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
The hydrogen atoms are smaller than the oxygen atom.
They are bonded together by covalent bonds in a 'bent' shape (like a shallow 'v') with the oxygen in the middle, at the point.
The 'v' shape is because the oxygen atom has two pairs of unbonded electrons on, and they push the bonds further round the atom.
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ProfessorA water molecule is made up of one oxygen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms. It has a bent shape with the oxygen atom in the center and the two hydrogen atoms at an angle, resembling a Mickey Mouse head.
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Is it true that water molecules look like a chain of atoms?
No. A water molecule only consists of three atoms bonded together.
How does an organic molecule look like?
Any organic molecule contain carbon.
Is CH3NH2 soluble in water?
Yes, CH3NH2 (methylamine) is soluble in water. Methylamine is a polar molecule due to the presence of the nitrogen with lone pair of electrons, which allows it to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules and thus dissolve in water.
Why do some substances not dissolve in water?
Some substances do not dissolve in water because their molecular structures are not compatible with water molecules. This can be due to differences in polarity or intermolecular forces. For example, nonpolar substances like oils and fats do not dissolve in water because water is a polar molecule.
What happens if water is a polar molecule?
Water IS a polar molecule.
