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What is the molecular shape of a water molecule?
What is the molecular shape of a water molecule?
- Trigonal planar
- Bent (correct)
- Tetrahedral
- Linear
Which of the following shapes would NOT describe the water molecule?
Which of the following shapes would NOT describe the water molecule?
- Linear (correct)
- Bent
- V-shaped
- Pyramidal (correct)
What geometric shape is associated with the bond angle in a water molecule?
What geometric shape is associated with the bond angle in a water molecule?
- 120 degrees
- 90 degrees
- 104.5 degrees (correct)
- 180 degrees
Which characteristic of water's molecular shape contributes to its unique properties?
Which characteristic of water's molecular shape contributes to its unique properties?
What can be inferred about the water molecule based on its bent shape?
What can be inferred about the water molecule based on its bent shape?
Flashcards
Water molecule shape
Water molecule shape
The shape of a water molecule resembles a bent or V-shaped structure.
Why is water bent?
Why is water bent?
The arrangement of atoms in a water molecule causes a bend in its overall structure.
Hydrogen atom position
Hydrogen atom position
Due to the arrangement of atoms, the two hydrogen atoms in a water molecule are not directly opposite each other.
Impact of water's shape
Impact of water's shape
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How is the bent shape formed?
How is the bent shape formed?
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Study Notes
Molecular Shape of Water
- The shape of a water molecule is described as bent.
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