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Hydrogen — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryHydrogen3 Marks
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Why is water molecule polar?
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Water is a polar molecule and also acts as a polar solvent. When a chemical species is said to be "polar," this means that the positive and negative electrical charges are unevenly distributed. The positive charge comes from the atomic nucleus, while the electrons supply the negative charge. It's the movement of electrons that determines polarity. Here's how it works for water.

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