Question

state which element of water exerts a stronger pull on electrons. answer in one word only. type here report feedback or error

Explanation:

In a water molecule ($H_2O$), oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen. Electronegativity refers to the ability of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond. Since oxygen has a higher electronegativity, it exerts a stronger pull on the shared electrons in the covalent bonds with hydrogen.

Answer:

Oxygen