If electrons in water molecules were equally attracted to the hydrogen and oxygen atoms, how would this affect the polar covalent bonds between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms?

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8 May, 08:44

If electrons in water molecules were equally attracted to the hydrogen and oxygen atoms, how would this affect the polar covalent bonds between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms?

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Taylor Eaton · Answer 1

Hello there.

If electrons in water molecules were equally attracted to the hydrogen and oxygen atoms, how would this affect the polar covalent bonds between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms?

The bond would become less polar.