Why is water considered a "dipolar" molecule?
A) Because it has a positive and negative end.
B) Because the hydrogen molecules are positive and the oxygen molecule is neutral.
C) Because its molecular structure looks like the shape of a magnet.
D) None of these.

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Water is considered a dipolar molecule because it has a positive end (hydrogen atoms) and a negative end (oxygen atom) due to the difference in electronegativity between hydrogen and oxygen, creating a polar covalent bond.

Why Is Water Considered a "Dipolar" Molecule