201k views
0 votes
What is polarity? Describe the polarity of water.

User Amit Modi
by
9.0k points

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer: A difference in electrical charge between different parts of the same molecule. In the case of water, the positive (hydrogen) end of one water molecule is attracted to the negative (oxygen) end of a nearby water molecule

Explanation: Hope this helps :)

User Reinmar
by
8.3k points
5 votes
Water, which not only dissolves many compounds but also dissolves more substances than any other liquid, is considered the universal solvent. A polar molecule with partially-positive and negative charges, it readily dissolves ions and polar molecules. Hopefully this helped :D
User Benjarobin
by
8.8k points