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It means there is a positive side and a negative side to it.
The 2 atoms of Hydrogen in a water molecule bond asymetrically to the oxygen atom.
Like this
O
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H H
Instead of this way H--O--H
The molecule then has a more positive charge on the Hydrogen side of the molecule and a negative charge on the Oxygen side.
( When a molecule is polar, it means that the molecule has been given a charge. In water, H2O, Oxygen has a charge and so does hydrogen. However, because there is such a large difference in electronegativity between the Oxygen and the Hydrogens, then the distribution of electrons within the molecule becomes uneven. This causes one end of the molecule to contain a slightly postive charge and the other end to possess a slightly negavtive charge. )
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen a water molecule is polar there is an uneven distribution of electrons between the oxygen and hydrogyn atoms.
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A polar molecule
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Could Water be a polar molecule?
Water is a polar molecule.
What happens if water is a polar molecule?
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Is water a polar or nonpolar molecule?
A polar molecule
What is unequal sharing of electrons within a water molecule?
water is a polar, covalent molecule. it doesn't have an unsharing molecule. its also has to do with the 8 properties of water.
How is water a polar molecule?
Because of its shape, water is a polar molecule.
Is water the only molecule that is polar?
No, water is not the only molecule that is polar.
Is H2O a Polar molecule?
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If a water molecule is neutral why does it attract polar molecules?
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It makes the molecule polar
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I will assume Hsub2O is H2O [water] Water is a polar molecule.
Is h2o molecule polar or nonpolar?
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Is tap water polar or non polar?
Water is polar molecule. Since oxygen has a higher electronegativity than hydrogen.
