The Partial Negative Charge in a Molecule of Water Occurs

question 8

Multiple Choice

The partial negative charge in a molecule of water occurs because ________.

• A) the oxygen atom donates an electron to each of the hydrogen atoms
• B) the electrons shared between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms spend more time around the oxygen atom nucleus than around the hydrogen atom nucleus
• C) the oxygen atom has two pairs of electrons in its valence shell that are not neutralized by hydrogen atoms
• D) the oxygen atom forms hybrid orbitals that distribute electrons unequally around the oxygen nucleus
• E) one of the hydrogen atoms donates an electron to the oxygen atom

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