The H atom of water carries a slightly __ charge and the O atom carries a slightly_charge.

positive, negative

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positive, positive

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negative, negative

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negative, positive

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Solution

The correct option is A positive, negative
The hydrogen atoms carries slightly positive charge and the oxygen atom carries slightly negative charge.

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