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Which describes the polarity in a water molecule?

O partial negative charge on the oxygen atom because its electrons are pulled toward the hydrogen aton
O partial negative charge on the oxygen atom because it pulls electrons from the hydrogen atoms
O partial positive charge on the oxygen atom because it pulls electrons from the hydrogen atoms
O partial positive charge on the oxygen atom because its electrons are pulled toward the hydrogen atom

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Answer:

O partial negative charge charge on the oxygen atom because it pulls electrons from the hydrogen atoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

H2O

H^+ O^2-

Oxygen contain a negative charge which pull the 2 hydrogen molecule that hydrogen gives because it's positively charged.

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