Hydrate Molecule
By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
2010 (approx.)
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Detailed Description
Water molecules (1 red oxygen and 2 white hydrogens) form a pentagonal dodecahedron around a methane molecule (1 gray carbon and 4 green hydrogens). This represents 2 of the 8 parts of the typical Structure I gas hydrate molecule.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.