3 years ago

Look at the diagram. Which shows the correct arrangement of electrons in water?

Chemistry

2 answers:

mariarad [96]3 years ago

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Answer:

Option 4

Explanation:

In water molecule, oxygen has -2 charge on it while the hydrogen has +1 charge and one atom of oxygen combines with two hydrogen atoms. A hydrogen need only two electrons to complete its octet (one electron is its own the second electron is shared by oxygen) and a oxygen needs 8 electrons (It has six of its own and two are shared by two hydrogen atom).

Hence, option 4 is correct

Ad libitum [116K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Option 2

It's more balanced than the others

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