Interesting Facts About Water
How many hydrogen atoms are in a water molecule?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer:
B. 2
Water (H2O) consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, making a total of 2 hydrogen atoms in a water molecule.
Each water molecule has a bent shape, with two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom through covalent bonds.
The presence of hydrogen bonds between water molecules gives water its unique properties, such as high surface tension, cohesive behavior, and excellent solvent capabilities.