Estructura molecular del agua

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.
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El agua se representa químicamente con la fórmula H2O, lo que significa que una molécula de agua se compone de dos átomos de hidrógeno unidos covalentemente a un átomo de oxígeno. Referencia Bibliográfica: - Harper. Bioquímica Ilustrada (28ª Ed) de Robert K. Murray SUSCRÍBETE: http://goo.gl/hoVqGu