Water Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polar compound?
A
a compound which has oppositely charged ends (hydrogen slightly positive and oxygen slightly negative)
2
Q
What are the forms of water
A
0 degrees= ice
less that 100 degrees= liquid
more than 100 degrees= steam
3
Q
Is water a polar molecule
A
Yes as it has oppositely charged ends
4
Q
what is water made up of
A
H2O with two single covalent bonds, 1 for each hydrogen
5
Q
Why does oxygen have a slight negative charge
A
Oxygen has unpaired and paired electrons giving it a slight negative charge
6
Q
Why does hydrogen have a slightly positive charge
A
Hydrogen has no unpaired electrons giving it a slight positive charge
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