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OHH

Tap or click atoms to select up to two. Drag an atom with mouse or one finger; use the sliders for rotation and zoom.

Description of this simulation

H2O currently contains 3 atoms and 2 bonds; the first-pass polarity result is polar.

Quick test · 3 questions
1. Which statement is evidence from this simulation?
2. How should you test the effect of one control?
3. Why read the model notes?

Live scientific output

Molecular formula
H2O
Atom count
3
Molecular mass
18.015 g mol⁻¹
Valence electrons
8
Bonds (total order)
2 (2)
Formal-charge indicator
0
Geometry
linear or bent (lone pairs decide)
Polarity estimate
polar

Valence checks

No obvious usual-valence conflict is present.

What this model shows — and what it simplifies

Educational Model

The builder audits ordinary valence and electron counting on the connectivity the learner draws.

Where do we see this in real life?

Connectivity determines whether the same atoms make a medicine, solvent, fuel or toxic substance. Molecular editors use the same graph idea before advanced calculations begin.

Explain this result

Scientific review record

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