Question

Adjacent water molecules interact through the ________. a. sharing of electrons between the hydrogen of one water molecule and the oxygen of another water molecule b. electrical attraction between the hydrogen atoms of adjacent water molecules c. electrical attraction between the hydrogen of one water molecule and the oxygen of another water molecule d. sharing of electrons between adjacent oxygen molecules

Answer 1

Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Due to the difference in electronegativity of hydrogen and oxygen, the electrons are pulled more towards oxygen atom.

As a result, a partial positive charge will develop on hydrogen atom and a partial negative charge will develop on oxygen atom.

Thus, we can conclude that adjacent water molecules interact through the  electrical attraction between the hydrogen of one water molecule and the oxygen of another water molecule.