Question

question 3
in a water molecule, how do the electrical charges compare between oxygen and hydrogen atoms?
a the oxygen atom is slightly positive in charge, while the hydrogen atoms are slightly negative in charge.
b the oxygen and hydrogen atoms are both neutral in charge.
c the oxygen atom is slightly negative in charge, while the hydrogen atoms are slightly positive in charge.
question 4
most of waters special properties that make it so important to living things come from its _.
a oxygen
b ionic bonds
c polarity

Explanation:

For Question 3, oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen in a water - molecule. It attracts the shared electrons more, making the oxygen atom slightly negative and hydrogen atoms slightly positive. For Question 4, water's polarity gives it unique properties like high surface tension, adhesion, and cohesion which are crucial for living things.

Answer:

Question 3: C. The oxygen atom is slightly negative in charge, while the hydrogen atoms are slightly positive in charge.
Question 4: C. polarity