Which statement correctly explains the polarity of the water molecule?

A) The hydrogen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the oxygen end has a partial positive charge.

B) The oxygen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen end has a partial positive charge.

C) Both ends of the molecule have a partial negative charge, which attracts the other water molecule towards itself.

Question

Which statement correctly explains the polarity of the water molecule?

A) The hydrogen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the oxygen end has a partial positive charge.

B) The oxygen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen end has a partial positive charge.

C) Both ends of the molecule have a partial negative charge, which attracts the other water molecule towards itself.

anonymous · Answer

@callielovesyhuu How you got A ??

callielovesyhuu · Answer

A is correct because it is the only true statement about water molecules!

anonymous · Answer

Polarity always revolves around positive and negative charges attracting together.

callielovesyhuu · Answer

@ShizukaTheOtaku thats not an answer choice

anonymous · Answer

@callielovesyhuu you aren't meant to give away answers.

anonymous · Answer

I am actually directing the person to the answer, and helping them remember if they come across a similar question. That's how Open Study works.