What is the total positive and negative charge present in 1 molecule of water?
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A water molecule has 10 protons and 10 electrons ( 8 from oxygen and 2 from 2 hydrogen atoms each).
1 proton or electron has charge equal to 1.6 x 10^-19 C in magnitude.
Total positive charge = 10 x 1.6 x 10 ^-19 = 1.6 x 10^-18 C
Total negative charge = -1.6 x 10^-18 C
the water molecule is neutral as a whole
1 proton or electron has charge equal to 1.6 x 10^-19 C in magnitude.
Total positive charge = 10 x 1.6 x 10 ^-19 = 1.6 x 10^-18 C
Total negative charge = -1.6 x 10^-18 C
the water molecule is neutral as a whole
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