Click on the “Water” tab and click “water partial charges”. You’ll see the greek letter delta (δ) which represents partial along with a charge sign. Indicate the correct answer out of the 2 choices.

Question

Click on the “Water” tab and click “water partial charges”. You’ll see the greek letter delta (δ) which represents partial along with a charge sign. Indicate the correct answer out of the 2 choices.

1. The partial charge on oxygen (larger red one) is (positive/negative).
2. The partial charge on hydrogen (smaller white one) is (positive/negative).

Answer 1

1. The partial charge on oxygen (larger red one) is negative.

2. The partial charge on hydrogen (smaller white one) is positive.