Water Flashcards by Dougall Wise

Q

Polar

A

Uneven distribution of electrons.

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Q

How is water polar?

A

It has a partial negative charge near the oxygen atoms and partial positive charge near the hydrogen bonds.

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Effect of water being polar.

A

Many ionic substances like sodium chloride will dissolve in it.

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