Examine the molecular models of two different substances below. In the
molecule on the left, the electrons are not shared equally. In the molecule on
the right, the electrons are shared equally.
Water molecule, H, O Oxygen molecule, Oz
What is the result of mixing the two substances shown here together?
A. They are not attracted to each other, because one is polar and one
is nonpolar.
O
B. They are attracted to each other, because they are both polar.
O
C. They are not attracted to each other, because water contains an
ionic bond.
D. They are attracted to each other, because they are both nonpolar.