Molecular geometry
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Explain solution formation.

Water molecules are thought to have a tetrahedral arrangement of electrons, two bonds and two unshared pairs. Because the unshared pairs take up relatively more space, the bond is squeezed from the ideal 109.5° tetrahedral angle down to 105°.

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