What happens to the polarity of oxygen atoms as they transform from molecular oxygen,
The polarity of oxygen atoms after transforming from molecular oxygen,
Answer to Problem 18RQ
The oxygen becomes more negatively charged after transforming from molecular oxygen,
Explanation of Solution
The redox reaction is a reaction where both oxidation and reduction are taking place simultaneously. The electrons are donated in an oxidation reaction while the electrons are accepted in a reduction reaction.
The molecular oxygen is a covalent compound. It is a non-polar compound as electrons are shared equally between the two oxygen atoms.
In water molecules, due to the electronegativity difference between the hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms, the oxygen pulls the boding electrons towards itself as oxygen is more electronegative. This leads to the polarisation of the oxygen atom in water molecule.
So, the oxygen becomes more negatively charged after transformation.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the oxygen becomes more negatively charged after transforming from molecular oxygen,
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