AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PROPERTIES OF WATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is meant by the fact that water is a polar molecule?
A
water has a slightly negative charge overall
B
water has no evident charge, unless in solid form
C
water has a very evident charge, but only in a gaseous form
D
water has a slightly positive charge but only as a liquid.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The unequal sharing of electrons between the atoms and the unsymmetrical shape of the molecule means that a water molecule has two poles-a positive charge on the hydrogen pole (side) and a negative charge on the oxygen pole (side).

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