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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.

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The statement that correctly explains the polarity of the water molecule is B. Oxygen end has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen end has a partial positive charge.
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“The oxygen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen end has a partial positive charge” correctly explains the polarity of the water molecule.

Water is a "polar" molecule, meaning that there is an uneven distribution of electron density. Water has a partial negative charge ( ) near the oxygen atom due the unshared pairs of electrons, and partial positive charges ( ) near the hydrogen atoms.

The correct answer between all the choices given is the second choice or letter B. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.

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