Sorry about that. I don't know why it did that? I will try to recap the two or three sentences I read. The oxygen molecules dissolve in H2O in the spaces between the molecules of H2O. Liquid water consists of a network of hydrogen bonded water molecules. The oxygen, in a sense, is hiding in the spaces between, much like in a cage. The space is large enough that the oxygen fits into the cage like structure. I hope this helps.

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Sorry about that. I don't know why it did that? I will try to recap the two or three sentences I read. The oxygen molecules dissolve in H2O in the spaces between the molecules of H2O. Liquid water consists of a network of hydrogen bonded water molecules. The oxygen, in a sense, is hiding in the spaces between, much like in a cage. The space is large enough that the oxygen fits into the cage like structure. I hope this helps.

Why can you dissolve oxygen in water?

http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/solutions/faq/predicting-DO.shtml

do you think you could tell me quick...my test is tomorrow and i don't have much time and i kind of want to get a good night's rest...but sorrry, but thanks, if you know

All you need to do is to read the first two or three sentences in the post. It can tell you much faster than I can.

the link goes to the main page

thanks much!

Answer 1

I apologize for any confusion, but the information you provided about the oxygen dissolving in water refers to the physical process of oxygen molecules being dispersed in the spaces between water molecules.

To answer your question about why oxygen can dissolve in water, I can explain the concept to you. Oxygen can dissolve in water due to the intermolecular forces between water molecules and oxygen molecules. Water molecules are polar, meaning they have a positive end (hydrogen) and a negative end (oxygen). Oxygen molecules are nonpolar. When oxygen molecules come in contact with water, the polar water molecules attract the nonpolar oxygen molecules.

This attraction between the water molecules and the oxygen molecules allows the oxygen to become dispersed throughout the water, resulting in the dissolution of oxygen in water.

In terms of finding a quick answer for your upcoming test, I understand that time is of the essence. However, since the link you provided leads to a main page, I recommend searching for reliable sources such as textbooks, reputable websites, or scholarly articles that discuss the dissolution of gases in water. These sources should provide you with accurate and comprehensive explanations that can help you prepare for your test.