How is the bond angle measured between two hydrogens in a water molecule?

Subject: How is the bond angle measured between two hydrogens in a water molecule?

Date: Wed Sep 22 15:55:16 2004
Posted by David
Grade level: 10-12 School: Clopton
City: Clarksville State/Province: Missouri Country: usa
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1095886516.Ph

Message:


For Physics or Chemistry: I understand that the bond angle between two hydrogen 
atoms in a molecule of water is 104.5 degrees.  How was this determined? and Is 
there a direct way of measuring this angle? If so, where could I go to find out 
about how it is done?  Thanks.  David

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