If electrons in water molecules were equally attracted to the hydrogen and oxygen atoms, how would this affect the polar covalent bonds between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms?
A. The bond would break.
B. The bond would become more polar.
C. The bond would become a hydrogen bond.
D. The bond would become covalent.
E. The bond would become less polar.
F. The bond would become ionic.
Ans: E. The bond would become less polar.
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