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Use the localized electron model to describe the bonding in $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$.
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Determine the total number of valence electrons: Hydrogen has 1 valence electron, and oxygen has 6 valence electrons. Since there are two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom in a water molecule, the total number of valence electrons is 1(2) + 6(1) = 8. Show more…
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