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"Many times, if there is any hydrogen nearby, 2 hydrogen atoms, with one proton and one electron each, will hook-up and share their electrons with the oxygen atom. This is a suitable compromise. By sharing 2 electrons with the 2 hydrogen atoms, the oxygen atom has it’s 8 electrons in the outer shell (if only shared or part time), and the entire unit of 3 atoms is electrically neutral (3 atoms, 10 total protons, 10 total electrons). This chemical bonding, or sharing of electrons, of 1 oxygen atom and 2 hydrogen is what makes one molecule of water (H2O)."

I knew I was right! I always said that water flow was an excellent analogy for electricity and now someone has proved it. [Linked Image]



[This message has been edited by WFO (edited 01-27-2006).]