The following are characteristics of a water molecule.
A) The H to O to H angle is approximately 90o C.
B) The two H atoms are on diametrically opposite ends of the molecule.
C) It has a positive and a negative side.
D) It is attracted to surfaces with negative but not positive charges.
E) It is held in soils by adhesion but not adsorption.

Question

The following are characteristics of a water molecule. 
A) The H to O to H angle is approximately 90o C. 
B) The two H atoms are on diametrically opposite ends of the molecule. 
C) It has a positive and a negative side. 
D) It is attracted to surfaces with negative but not positive charges. 
E) It is held in soils by adhesion but not adsorption.

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Water is a polar molecule, meaning it has a positive side (near the hydrogen atoms) and a negative side (near the oxygen atom), which allows it to interact with other charged surfaces.

The Following Are Characteristics of a Water Molecule