In a water molecule, which atom has the strongest attraction for shared electrons? hydrogen oxygen hydroxide ion both atoms attract electrons with equal strength neither atom attracts the electrons

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Larry Mata

Chemistry

12 January, 00:57

In a water molecule, which atom has the strongest attraction for shared electrons? hydrogen oxygen hydroxide ion both atoms attract electrons with equal strength neither atom attracts the electrons

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Braeden Bray · Answer 1

The water molecule is a polarized molecule containing 2 Hydrogen and 1 Oxygen. Oxygen has a bit more attraction for electrons than Hydrogen. Oxygen is more electronegative, so it’s going to have a stronger pull on electrons.