Estructura molecular del agua
Understanding the Molecular Structure of Water
Molecular Composition and Geometry
- The water molecule consists of one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms connected by a simple covalent bond.
- The angle between each hydrogen-oxygen bond is approximately 104.5 degrees, contributing to its unique shape.
- Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, resulting in a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom and partial positive charges on the hydrogen atoms.
Dipolar Nature of Water
- Despite being electrically neutral, water is a dipolar molecule with distinct electropositive (hydrogen) and electronegative (oxygen) regions.