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How is it possible for water to be polar but uncharged?

How is it possible for water to be polar but uncharged?
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How is it possible for water to be polar but uncharged?

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Water is polar in that the hydrogen atoms bear a partial positive charge, whereas the oxygen atom bears a partial negative charge, due to the electronegativity of oxygen. ... Water disrupts ionic bonds and hydrogen bonds.
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