What is the bond angle in water (H2O) due to the presence of hydrogen? (2023)

Practice Questions

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What is the bond angle in water (H2O) due to the presence of hydrogen? (2023)
  1. 90 degrees
  2. 104.5 degrees
  3. 120 degrees
  4. 180 degrees

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the bond angle in water (H2O) due to the presence of hydrogen? (2023)
  • Step 1: Understand that water (H2O) has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
  • Step 2: Know that the shape of the water molecule is bent, not straight.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the bond angle is the angle between the two hydrogen atoms.
  • Step 4: Learn that the bond angle in water is approximately 104.5 degrees.
  • Step 5: Remember that this angle is due to the repulsion between the lone pairs of electrons on the oxygen atom.
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