====== Water Stream Deflected By A Charge Rod ======

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===== Description =====

Show that water is a polar molecule with a permanent dipole, causing it to be deflected by the charged rod.





===== Purpose =====


Demonstrates the polarity of water     

===== Apparatus =====


- Ebony rod  - Cat's fur  - Constant water source     

===== Setup =====

1. Charge the ebony rod by rubbing it with the cat's fur  2. Bring the rod close to the water source  3. You will see a deflection in the stream as shown in the picture    In water, the oxygen atom is more electronegative than the hydrogen atom, creating a permanent dipole on a water molecule.    If you move a positive + charged rod close to water:  1. The water molecules would orient themselves so their oxygen atoms would point towards the rod  2. Like charges attract, and water is bended towards the rod.    If you move a negative - charged rod to water, the same thing happens, but this time the hydrogen would point towards the rod.  Updated on 01/19/16

===== Notes =====



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