Why is one side of a single water molecule partially negative while the other side is partially positive?

a. Electron pairs are unevenly shared between the oxygen atom and the two hydrogen atoms.

b. Hydrogen donates its electrons to oxygen.

c. Oxygen donates its electrons to hydrogen.

d. Electron pairs are unevenly shared between the two hydrogen atoms.

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Uriel Clements

27 April, 14:58

Why is one side of a single water molecule partially negative while the other side is partially positive?

a. Electron pairs are unevenly shared between the oxygen atom and the two hydrogen atoms.

b. Hydrogen donates its electrons to oxygen.

c. Oxygen donates its electrons to hydrogen.

d. Electron pairs are unevenly shared between the two hydrogen atoms.

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Higgins · Answer 1

The correct option are the A.

Explanation:

The molecular of water has a covalent bond. Like Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, the electrons are closer Oxygen than Hydrogen. Therefore electrons pairs are unevenly shared between the Oxygen atom and the two hydrogen atoms.

The options B and C are incorrect because only in ionic bond an element donates your electrons. The option D is incorrect because the two hydrogen atoms don't share electrons.