Biology/Biology- Water Molecules
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Question
Explain why water dissolves so many different substances.
Hi Sheri:
The water molecule consists of two atoms of Hydrogen each with a positive charge (Each atom is a proton) and one oxygen with a negative charge) The charges are uneven however and the molecule has + and - ends. it is a polar molecule and attracts other polar molecules(dissolving) them. It repels non polar molecules. (like oil)
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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