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3. Water / Introduction to Water / Problem 3

Water is a polar covalent molecule due to which of the following reasons?

A

It has an equal distribution of electrons between hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

B

It has an unequal distribution of electrons, creating a partial negative charge on oxygen and a partial positive charge on hydrogen.

C

It has an overall negative charge.

D

It has an overall positive charge.

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