Question

the structure of water allows it to dissolve many minerals allowing it to be a called a universal solvent. which of these most accurately represents the structure of water?

Explanation:

Water (\(H_2O\)) has a bent molecular geometry. The oxygen atom is more electronegative than hydrogen, creating a polar molecule with a partial negative charge (\(-\)) on the oxygen and partial positive charges (\(+\)) on the hydrogen atoms. Option C shows the correct bent structure with the appropriate charge distribution.

Answer:

C.