Question

question 2 20 pts water is a polar molecule which means it has ________. only negative charges two positive charges no charges a slightly positive charge at one end and a slightly negative charge at the other end.

Explanation:

A polar molecule has a separation of electric charge leading to a dipole - a slightly positive end and a slightly negative end. Water has an oxygen atom which is more electronegative than hydrogen. The shared electrons are pulled closer to oxygen, creating a partial negative charge on the oxygen end and partial positive charges on the hydrogen ends.

Answer:

D. a slightly positive charge at one end and a slightly negative charge at the other end.