Question

Which statement correctly explains the polarity of the water molecule?

A) The hydrogen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the oxygen end has a partial positive charge.
B) The oxygen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen end has a partial positive charge.
C) Both ends of the molecule have a partial negative charge, which attracts the other water molecule towards itself.

Answer 1

The polarity of water is best explained by the fact that : the oxygen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen end has a partial positive charge. This causes water to have a dipole.