The water molecule is a polar molecule which means that ________.
A) it is spherical
B) it has a slightly negative and a slightly positive side
C) it forms a crystal lattice while still a liquid
D) it has extremely high viscosity
E) it has low heat capacity

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A polar molecule has a slightly negative end and a slightly positive end due to an uneven distribution of electrons. The oxygen atom in the water molecule has a stronger electronegativity than the hydrogen atoms, causing it to have a slightly negative charge and the hydrogen atoms to have a slightly positive charge.

The Water Molecule Is a Polar Molecule Which Means That