Question

which statement is true regarding the bonding electrons in the O-H bonds in water?

1. they spend most of their time associated with hydrogen atoms

2. they spend equal amounts of time associated with the hydrogen & oxygen atoms.

3. they spend most of their time associated with the oxygen atom.

4. they spend most of their time moving between the two hydrogen atoms.

Answer 1

you haven't posted the statements

Answer 2

Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, that means that the electrons are more associated with the oxygen atom and as a result the bonds are polarized.

Answer 3

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