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Why is the water formula H2O?

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Step-by-step explanation:


H_2O

This formula above indicates that each of the molecules of water contains one oxygen (O) and two hydrogens (H). The way to create a molecule of H2O is called bonding.

It is also known that water is referred to as the liquid state of H2O.

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