Question

Why does the oxygen atom in a water molecule have negative charge?

Answer 1

In a water molecule, the oxygen atom and hydrogen atoms share electrons in covalent bonds, but the sharing is not equal. ... The unequal sharing of electrons gives the water molecule a slight negative charge near its oxygen atom and a slight positive charge near its hydrogen atoms.

Answer 2

to be able to combine with hydrogen

Step-by-step explanation:

law of electrostatic induction