About the Water Molecule 3D model (Chemistry)

See how two hydrogen atoms bond with one oxygen atom.

A water molecule (H2O) has a bent shape with a bond angle of about 104.5 degrees, which makes water polar.

What students learn from this chemistry model

• Draw the bent shape of a water molecule
• Explain what a covalent bond is
• Say why water is a polar molecule

Labelled parts explained

What is the Oxygen atom in Water Molecule?

The larger central atom that pulls electrons towards itself.

What is the Hydrogen atom in Water Molecule?

Two small atoms bonded to oxygen at an angle of about 104.5 degrees.

What is the Covalent bond in Water Molecule?

Shared pairs of electrons that hold the atoms together.

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