Question

is the molecule overall polar or nonpolar?
options: nonpolar, polar

Explanation:

The molecule shown is \( \ce{H_2O} \) (water). The oxygen atom is more electronegative than hydrogen, creating polar \( \ce{O - H} \) bonds. The molecular geometry of water is bent (due to two lone pairs on oxygen), so the dipole moments of the two \( \ce{O - H} \) bonds do not cancel out. This results in a net dipole moment, making the water molecule polar.

Answer:

Polar