Question

what is polarity in the context of water molecules? 5 points equal sharing of electrons between atoms the complete transfer of electrons between atoms unequal sharing of electrons between oxygen and hydrogen atoms the absence of electron sharing between atoms why does oxygen attract more electrons than hydrogen in a water molecule? 5 points because hydrogen has more protons because oxygen has more protons in its nucleus because hydrogen is larger than oxygen because electrons naturally prefer oxygen what type of bonds form between water molecules due to their polarity? * 5 points ionic bonds covalent bonds hydrogen bonds nuclear bonds

Explanation:

1. Polarity in water molecules is due to unequal sharing of electrons between oxygen and hydrogen atoms as oxygen is more electronegative.
2. Oxygen attracts more electrons than hydrogen in a water - molecule because oxygen has more protons in its nucleus, giving it a greater positive charge and a stronger pull on electrons.
3. Due to the polarity of water molecules, hydrogen bonds form between them. These are weak electrostatic attractions between the slightly positive hydrogen atoms and the slightly negative oxygen atoms of adjacent water molecules.

Answer:

1. Unequal sharing of electrons between oxygen and hydrogen atoms
2. Because oxygen has more protons in its nucleus
3. Hydrogen bonds