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What makes water molecules polar?

A.The atoms of a water molecule have linear bonds and equal electronegativities

B. The ability to covalently bond to other water molecules and distribute equal sharing of electrons

C. The hydrogen atoms are slightly positive, and the oxygen atoms are slightly negative

D. The hydrogen atom of a water molecule has high electronegativity

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Answer: C

Explanation: Water molecules that are polar are the ones that bond to each other. Hydrogen bonds are formed by hydrogen atoms that are positive and oxygen atoms that are negative.
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