Question

The correct orientation of water with a positive ion should have?

1) The positive ion facing the oxygen atom of water
2) The positive ion facing the hydrogen atom of water
3) The positive ion facing the lone pair of electrons on the oxygen atom of water
4) The positive ion facing away from the water molecule

Answer 1

The correct orientation of water with a positive ion is for the positive ion to face the lone pair of electrons on the oxygen atom of water.

Step-by-step explanation:

Water is a bent molecule because of the two lone pairs on the central oxygen atom. The individual dipoles point from the hydrogen atoms toward the oxygen atom, resulting in a polarization of the molecule. The correct orientation of water with a positive ion would be for the positive ion to face the lone pair of electrons on the oxygen atom of water. This is because the oxygen atom is more electronegative and will attract the positive ion with its lone pair of electrons.