In a water molecule, oxygen attracts electrons more strong| than the hydrogens do because an oxygen atom contains more in its nucleus.

Chemistry

Question
In a water molecule, oxygen attracts electrons more strong|
than the hydrogens do because an oxygen atom contains
more
in its nucleus.
Answer

Protons.

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Yes, that's correct. Oxygen has a greater number of protons in its nucleus than hydrogen, which means that oxygen has a greater positive charge...
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