What explains the negative charge on the oxygen atom within the water molecule?

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What explains the negative charge on the oxygen atom within the water molecule?

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Kp7 is correct o belive

Renklauf answered Apr 26, 2018

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To form an ion and bond with hydrogen, the oxygen atom gains electrons. Electrons are negative, therefore the oxygen within the water molecule will be negative.

Denis Steinman answered Apr 26, 2018

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