Question

complete the paragraph to explain why water is a polar molecule. in a molecule of water, the oxygen atom shares with each hydrogen atom. oxygen also has nonbonding one electron electrons. because valence electrons are more attracted to oxygens nucleus, the oxygen atom has a slightly two electrons four electrons to hydrogens hydrogen atoms have a slightly charge.

Explanation:

In a water molecule, oxygen shares electrons with hydrogen in covalent bonds. Oxygen has two non - bonding pairs of electrons. Due to oxygen's high electronegativity, it attracts valence electrons more, giving it a slightly negative charge and hydrogen a slightly positive charge, making water polar.

Answer:

In a molecule of water, the oxygen atom shares electrons with each hydrogen atom. Oxygen also has two nonbonding pairs of electrons. Because valence electrons are more attracted to oxygen's nucleus, the oxygen atom has a slightly negative charge and hydrogen atoms have a slightly positive charge.