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How does the composition of water molecule affect its charge

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It is make the molecule polar.
User Ohad Horesh
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Step-by-step explanation:

A water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms bonded with an oxygen atom. That is, formula of water is
H_(2)O.

Since there is high difference in electronegativity of both hydrogen and oxygen. Thus, there will be uneven distribution of charge on a water molecule as hydrogen will have a positive charge whereas oxygen will have a negative charge.

This will also make the water molecule polar in nature.

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