Dipole Moment of Water: Explaining Its Ability to Solve Substances

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The dipole moment of water, measured at 6.1 x 10^-30 C.m, contributes significantly to its effectiveness as a solvent. The bent shape of the water molecule, with electrons clustered around the oxygen atom, creates a polar structure. This polarity allows water to interact with various solutes, facilitating their dissolution. The unique properties of water as a solvent stem from its ability to stabilize ions and polar molecules. Understanding these characteristics is essential for grasping water's role in chemical processes.
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Certain molecules have built-in dipole moments. The dipole moment of water is unusually large: 6.1 x 10-30C.m. How does this account for the effectiveness of water as a solvent?
 
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Looks like a standard textbook question.

This thread shoud go into the Coursework section where it will be subject to the requirement that you first tell us what you think.
 
OK, I did not realize this is a HW-type question :blushing:.

So, in a water molecule, electrons cluster around the oxygen atom and the molecule is bent at an angle of 105 degrees. How does this make water an excellent solvent?
 
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The molecule is polar, that should be the "bridge" between clustered electrons and excelent solvents.

I can't blame you though. The question is worded all weird but the concept is nevertheless the same, so you are better off researching about this.
 

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