Chemistry (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0132525763
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Chapter 15 - Water and Aqueous Systems - 15 Assessment - Page 512: 82

Answer

Shown here is one water molecule making as many as four hydrogen bonds with four other water molecules. The slightly positive Hydrogens are electrostatically attracted the lone pairs on the oxygen atoms.

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Shown here is one water molecule making as many as four hydrogen bonds with four other water molecules. The slightly positive Hydrogens are electrostatically attracted the lone pairs on the oxygen atoms.
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