The partial negative charge in a molecule of water occurs because the electrons shared between the oxygen and hydrogen stoms spe

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Sergeeva-Olga [200]

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The partial negative charge in a molecule of water occurs because the electrons shared between the oxygen and hydrogen stoms spe

nd more time around the oxygen atom nucleus than around the hydrogen atom nucleus?

Chemistry

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Elis [28] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-18T00:24:54+03:00

Answer:

True

Explanation:

Partial charge is due to difference in electron negativity between two atoms in a molecule. Electrons are attracted towards the atoms with more electro-negativity. In water molecule oxygen has more electro-negativity as compared to oxygen so it is more attracted towards oxygen and thus there is partial charge on it.