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    How are many of the chemical and physical properties of water determined by its bent shape?

    Question #68384. Asked by niale. (Jul 18 06 2:34 AM)


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    		Water (H2O) has a bent shape, resulting in an unequal distribution of the electrons. Oxygen, which is more electronegative than the hydrogens, has a greater pull on the electrons, giving the oxygen a partial negative charge and the hydrogens a partial positive charge.

    http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/quiz/boyer_quiz/ch03.htm

    Jul 18 06, 10:00 AM

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