NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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The oxygen atom in a molecule of water has what kind of charge?
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Positive
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Negative
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Both positive and negative
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No charge
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In a water molecule, the oxygen nucleus with +8 charges attracts electrons better than the hydrogen nucleus with its +1 charge. Hence, the oxygen atom is partially negatively charged and the hydrogen atom is partially positively charged.
Detailed explanation-2: -As the oxygen molecule captured an electron, the oxygen molecule is defined as negative oxygen ion (O2−)4, 5. The negative oxygen ions are also known as “air vitamin” due to its important meanings to human life activities.
Detailed explanation-3: -In water, oxygen has a slight negative charge and hydrogen has a slight positive charge.
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