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which statement is true about water molecules? water molecules move ran…

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which statement is true about water molecules?
water molecules move randomly around each other.
water molecules cannot dissolve many substances.
the oxygen atom has a slight negative charge.
the hydrogen atoms do not share electrons.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

In a water molecule ($H_2O$), hydrogen atoms share electrons with the oxygen atom through covalent bonds. The oxygen atom is more electronegative, giving it a slight negative charge. Water is a universal solvent and can dissolve many substances. Also, water molecules in the liquid - state move randomly around each other due to thermal energy.

Answer:

Water molecules move randomly around each other.