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10 April, 05:33

In a water molecule, which atom has the strongest attraction for shared electrons? hydrogen oxygen hydroxide ion both atoms attract electrons with equal strength neither atom attracts the electrons

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  1. 10 April, 06:05
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    The water molecule is a polarized molecule containing 2 Hydrogen and 1 Oxygen. Oxygen has a bit more attraction for electrons than Hydrogen. Oxygen is more electronegative, so it’s going to have a stronger pull on electrons.
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