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What types of intermolecular forces allow CO2 to dissolve in water? Do CO2 and H20 have a relatively strong or weak attraction?Asked by emily
What types of intermolecular forces allow CO2 to dissolve in water? Do CO2 and H20 have a relatively strong or weak attraction?
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They do react together to form H2CO3 but not to a large extent. The solubility is small.
Although CO2 is not a polar molecule (H2O is), the ends of CO2 (it's a linear molecule) are negatively charged and H2O molecules are attracted to it.
Although CO2 is not a polar molecule (H2O is), the ends of CO2 (it's a linear molecule) are negatively charged and H2O molecules are attracted to it.
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