Water molecules Flashcards

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structure of a water molecule

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consists of one oxygen atom with a slight negative charge and two hydrogen atoms with a slightly positive charge and hydrogens bonds between oxygen and hydrogen atoms

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how does waters dipole nature make it a useful solvent

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polar chemicals dissolve easily in water allowing vital biochemical reactions to occur in the cytoplasm of cells

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