2 The polar structure of water allows it to act as a solvent for many substances. Which of the
following statements best explains why water is considered polar?
F The unequal sharing of electrons results in the water molecule having a slightly negative
charge near its oxygen atoms and a slightly positive charge near its hydrogen atom.
G The equal sharing of electrons by the hydrogen and oxygen atoms form weak bonds that are
easily broken during dissociation.
H The unequal sharing of electrons results in the water molecule having a slightly positive
charge near its oxygen atoms and a slightly negative charge near its hydrogen atom.
The equal sharing of electrons by the hydrogen and oxygen atoms create a molecule that is
neutrally charged