 Custom Search Lewis Dot of Water H2O Since all the atoms are in either period 1 or 2, this molecule will adhere to the octet rule. The exception, of course, being the hydrogen's. They follow the duet rule (2 electrons). Water is a transparent, tasteless, odorless liquid at room temperature and standard pressure. Water is a polar molecules. Water forms four hydrogen bonds, 1 for each hydrogen and 2 for the oxygen atom, causing strong intermolecular attractions. Surface tension, capillary action, an abnormally high boiling point and even snow flake shapes are due to hydrogen bonds.
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