Hydrogen bonding in water, artwork C018 / 3560
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Hydrogen bonding in water, artwork C018 / 3560
Hydrogen bonding in water. Artwork showing the hydrogen bonding (yellow dotted lines) between five water molecules. There is a weak, partial negative charge on the oxygen atoms (red), and a partial positive charge on the hydrogen atoms (white). Thus when water molecules are close together, their positive and negative regions are attracted. The force of attraction is called a hydrogen bond. The oxygen of one water molecule has two lone pairs of electrons, each of which can form a hydrogen bond with a hydrogen on another water molecule. This can repeat such that every water molecule is hydrogen-bonded with up to four other molecules
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© CARLOS CLARIVAN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork, titled "Hydrogen bonding in water" beautifully illustrates the intricate molecular structure of water molecules. Against a striking black background, the delicate yellow dotted lines represent hydrogen bonds between five water molecules. The red oxygen atoms exhibit a weak, partial negative charge, while the white hydrogen atoms possess a partial positive charge. The artwork vividly demonstrates how these charges attract one another when water molecules are in close proximity. This attractive force is known as a hydrogen bond and plays a crucial role in various chemical and biological processes. One fascinating aspect depicted here is that each oxygen atom has two lone pairs of electrons capable of forming hydrogen bonds with hydrogens from other neighboring water molecules. This pattern can repeat itself, resulting in every water molecule being bonded to up to four others. Carlos Clarivan's artistic representation not only showcases the structural beauty of this essential compound but also provides valuable insights into its physical chemistry and physics properties. It serves as an educational tool for understanding hydrogen bonding within water at both macroscopic and microscopic levels. With its precise cutouts and detailed molecular models, this print offers an engaging visual exploration into the world of atoms and molecules—an exquisite fusion of artistry and scientific knowledge brought to life by Science Photo Library.
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