Question

question 37 of 60a water molecule consists of an oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded in a bent shape. oxygen, however, attracts the shared electrons more strongly than the hydrogen atoms.this structure leads to which important property of water?○ water is polar, which means it has an even distribution of charge, making it a good solvent of non-polar molecules.○ water is non-polar, which means it has an even distribution of charge, making it a good solvent of polar molecules.○ water is polar, which means it has an uneven distribution of charge, making it a good solvent of other polar molecules.○ water is non-polar, which means it has an uneven distribution of charge, making it a good solvent of other non-polar molecules.

Explanation:

Oxygen's stronger electron pull creates an uneven charge distribution in water, making it a polar molecule. Polar solvents dissolve polar substances (like dissolves like rule). The correct option matches this property.

Answer:

Water is polar, which means it has an uneven distribution of charge, making it a good solvent of other polar molecules.