Question

Which of the following statements is correct about the shape of the H2O molecule? Select all that apply.

Water is a linear molecule with bond angles of 180o

Water is a bent molecule with bond angles of 104.5o

Water has two pairs of unbonded electrons which are spread out evenly between the hydrogen atoms

Water’s two pairs of unbonded electrons push the hydrogen atoms further away from their negative charge

Answer 1

Water is a bent molecule with bond angles of 104.5o

Water has two pairs of unbonded electrons which are spread out evenly between the hydrogen atoms

Step-by-step explanation:

Water is a substance with chemical formula, H2O i.e. two hydrogen atoms bonded to one hydrogen atom. The more electronegative oxygen atom draws electron from the less electronegative hydrogen atoms to make the molecule a POLAR ONE. The water molecule assumes a bent shape with bond angle 104.5°.

The oxygen atom has two lone pairs of electrons, which each hydrogen atom is attracted to. This strong attraction forms hydrogen bonds in the water molecule. Hence, the two pairs of unbonded electrons in the water molecule are spread out evenly between the hydrogen atoms.