Question

In molecular oxygen (O=O) which atom is partially positive?

Answer 1

Carbon

Step-by-step explanation:

oxygen is more electronegative than carbon, the electrons will spend more time around the oxygen atom giving it a partially negative charge while the carbon will become partially positive. Some atoms retain lone (unbonded) pairs of electrons when they are part of a covalent complex.

Answer 2

the oxygen atom

Step-by-step explanation:

Water is a molecular compound consisting of polar molecules that have a bent shape. The oxygen atom acquires a partial negative charge while the hydrogen atom acquires a partial positive charge.