Why Is One Region of a Water Molecule Slightly Negatively

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why is one region of a water molecule slightly negatively charged?

• A)The hydrogen atoms attract protons more strongly than the oxygen atom does.
• B)The hydrogen atoms attract electrons more strongly than the oxygen atom does.
• C)The oxygen atom attracts electrons more strongly than the hydrogen atoms do.
• D)The oxygen atom attracts protons more strongly than the hydrogen atoms do.

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