Simple molecular structures
1 mark · EasyState whether water (H₂O) has a simple molecular or giant covalent structure.
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simple molecular (structure)
Also accept: simple molecular; simple molecular structure
Common mistakes: giant covalent; ionic
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B1 · 1 mark · States 'simple molecular (structure)' as the structure for water.
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Water (H₂O) has a simple molecular structure because it is made of individual molecules held together by weak intermolecular forces.