Question

multiple choice question
the ____ atom in a water molecule is highly ____.
a. oxygen / electropositive
b. hydrogen / electropositive
c. hydrogen / electronegative
d. oxygen / electronegative

Explanation:

Water has the chemical formula H₂O. Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen as it has a greater ability to attract the shared - electrons in the O - H bonds.

Answer:

D. oxygen / electronegative