Which of the following best explains the polarity of water (H2O) ? A. Electrons are more attracted to the oxygen atom, so there is a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom. B. Since the oxygen atom has more electrons than the hydrogen atoms, it is negatively charged. C. Since there are two positive hydrogen atoms and only one negative oxygen atom, the water molecule is positively charged. D. Protons are more attracted to the hydrogen atoms, so the hydrogen atoms become positively charged.

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Camden Cisneros

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24 February, 19:19

Which of the following best explains the polarity of water (H2O) ? A. Electrons are more attracted to the oxygen atom, so there is a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom. B. Since the oxygen atom has more electrons than the hydrogen atoms, it is negatively charged. C. Since there are two positive hydrogen atoms and only one negative oxygen atom, the water molecule is positively charged. D. Protons are more attracted to the hydrogen atoms, so the hydrogen atoms become positively charged.

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Matthias Wright · Answer 1

(A) the oxygen atom has a higher electronegativity than the hydrogen atom so the shared electrons spend more time revolving around the oxygen atom (alittle more attracted to the oxygen atom) so a partial negative charge is formed on the oxygen atom and a partial positive charge is formed on the hydrogen atoms which forms polarity.