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Water Molecule (H₂O)

The most essential molecule for life on Earth

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Quick Facts

Chemical FormulaH₂O
Molecular Weight18.015 g/mol
Bond Angle104.5°
Bond Length (O-H)0.96 Å
PolarityPolar

AI Tutor Explanation

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Key Concepts to Understand

Covalent Bonding

Oxygen shares electrons with hydrogen atoms

Bent Molecular Geometry

VSEPR theory predicts the bent shape

Electronegativity

Oxygen attracts electrons more than hydrogen

Hydrogen Bonding

Water molecules attract each other

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Continue learning with Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) to see how linear molecules differ from bent ones.