What do mean by dielectric constant (of water)?
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In water the atoms contain covalent bonds which are partially ionic. The ionic nature of Hydrogen and oxygen contribute to the dielectric constant. ... Dielectric constant is the capacity to hold charges in the medium. It is also the (a kind of) inhibitor for electric force and electric field between two electric charges.
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Water has a high dielectric constant due to strong bonds between hydrogen and oxygen as well as hydrogen bonding between water molecules. Pure water undergoes self-ionization and maintains an equilibrium concentration of hydronium and hydroxide ions.
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