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Which statement correctly explains the polarity of the water molecule?

AThe hydrogen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the oxygen end has a partial positive charge.
BThe oxygen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen end has a partial positive charge.
CBoth ends of the molecule have a partial negative charge, which attracts the other water molecule towards itself.

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The polarity of water is best explained by the fact that : the oxygen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen end has a partial positive charge.  This causes water to have a dipole.

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