Day Two

What elements make up water?

Hydrogen and oxygen.

 

Is water an ionic compound or a covalent compound?

Water is an covalent compound.

What is the shape of water?

Water is a "V-shaped polar molecule" This means that it's positive with the hydrogen atoms and negative with the oxygen atoms.

 

Why does water stick to itself?

Water sticks to itself because there is a positve and a negative charge being connected to one another.

Why does water not stick to or mix with oil?
Water does not stick with oil because oil is neutral (no charge) and is more attracted to itself than any other compound.