Question

the diagram shows water at the molecular level. what property of a water molecule allows hydrogen bonds to form among adjacent molecules? * 2 points strong covalent bonds that hold the oxygen atom to each hydrogen atom ionic bonds that form after the molecule separates into a hydroxide ion (oh -) and hydrogen ion (h+). small size of the two hydrogen atoms compared to the oxygen atom polarity of the molecule, which involves a slightly negative oxygen atom and slightly positive hydrogen atoms

Explanation:

Hydrogen bonds form due to the polarity of water molecules. Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, creating a partial - negative charge on oxygen and partial - positive charges on hydrogen in a water molecule. This polarity allows for the attraction between adjacent water molecules, leading to hydrogen - bond formation.

Answer:

polarity of the molecule, which involves a slightly negative oxygen atom and slightly positive hydrogen atoms