Question

What is attracted to the oxygen atom in a water molecule?

a. A partially positive hydrogen atom in a second water molecule

b. A partially negative hydrogen atom in a second water molecule

c. A positive ion, such as Na+

d. Both a and c

Answer 1

d

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

a.

Step-by-step explanation:

The slight positive charges on the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule attract the slight negative charges on the oxygen atoms of other water molecules. This tiny force of attraction is called a hydrogen bond.