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Inorganic molecule

Water

H₂O

Water is the universal solvent and the foundation of all aqueous biochemistry. Its bent shape (104.5°) creates a permanent dipole, enabling hydrogen bonding.

Oxygen
Hydrogen

Key Facts (HSC)

  • Molecular formula: H₂O
  • Bond angle: 104.5° (bent / V-shape)
  • Polar molecule — net dipole ≠ 0
  • Forms up to 4 hydrogen bonds per molecule
  • Essential for all known life — makes up ~70% of cell mass