Water and its Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the water molecule described as dipolar?
A
The oxygen atom has a slight negative charge, and the hydrogen atoms have a slight positive charge on it. The water molecule therefore had both negative and positive poles.
2
Q
What attracts the water molecules to bond?
A
The opposite charges on hydrogen and oxygen atoms are attracted to each other. The attractive force between these opposite charges is called a hydrogen bond.
