Answer:
molecule
Explanation:
Water is a molecule because it contains molecular bonds. Water is also a compound because it is made from more than one kind of element (oxygen and hydrogen).
Types of Bonds can be predicted by calculating the
difference in electronegativity.
If, Electronegativity difference is,
Less
than 0.4 then it is Non Polar Covalent
Between 0.4 and 1.7 then it is Polar Covalent
Greater than 1.7 then it is Ionic
For Na and Cl,
E.N of Chlorine = 3.16
E.N of Sodium = 0.93
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E.N Difference 2.23 (Ionic Bond)
For C and O,
E.N of Oxygen = 3.44
E.N of Carbon = 2.55
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E.N Difference 0.89 (Polar Covalent Bond)
For N and Cl,
E.N of Chlorine = 3.16
E.N of Notrogen = 3.04
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E.N Difference 0.12 (Non-Polar Covalent Bond)
For B and O,
E.N of Oxygen = 3.44
E.N of Boron = 2.04
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E.N Difference 1.40 (Polar Covalent Bond)
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