Not sure how this can get, but how is that two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen combine into something (water) that’s heavier than air even though they’re lighter than air separately?

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Not sure how this can get, but how is that two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen combine into something (water) that’s heavier than air even though they’re lighter than air separately?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

If I understand correctly, the answer is basically that water is more compact (by space) as a result of the atoms joinging. How do I mark this as solved? Thanks for answering, everyone.