Which describes the polarity in a water molecule?

a

partial positive charge on the oxygen atom because it pulls electrons from the hydrogen atoms

b

partial negative charge on the oxygen atom because its electrons are pulled toward the hydrogen atoms

c

partial negative charge on the oxygen atom because it pulls electrons from the hydrogen atoms

d

partial positive charge on the oxygen atom because its electrons are pulled toward the hydrogen atoms

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Marshmallow

Chemistry

20 December, 12:47

Which describes the polarity in a water molecule?

a

partial positive charge on the oxygen atom because it pulls electrons from the hydrogen atoms

b

partial negative charge on the oxygen atom because its electrons are pulled toward the hydrogen atoms

c

partial negative charge on the oxygen atom because it pulls electrons from the hydrogen atoms

d

partial positive charge on the oxygen atom because its electrons are pulled toward the hydrogen atoms

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Julianna Fuentes · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

The two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom within water molecules form polar covalent bonds.

Water molecules do not have a net charge, but the polarity of water creates a slightly positive charge on hydrogen and a slightly negative charge on oxygen.