Question 2 (1 point)
How does the electron distribution in an oxygen molecule change when the hydrogen side of a water
molecule is nearby?
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It distorts toward the H atom.  

Explanation:

The O-H bond in a water molecule is highly polar. The electronegative O atom pulls the electrons toward itself, so the H atom gains a partial positive charge.

The positive charge attracts the electrons in the cloud surrounding the O₂ molecule, so they spend more time on the side of the O₂ that is closer to the H atom.