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The Importance of Water — Quiz

Question 9 • Biology

Which bonds are found inside a water molecule, between hydrogen and oxygen?

Answer
A
hydrogen bonds
B
electronegative bonds
C
covalent bonds
D
proton bonds

Explanation

Inside a water molecule, each hydrogen atom shares electrons with the oxygen atom. Bonds formed by sharing electrons are covalent bonds, so the correct choice is covalent bonds. Hydrogen bonds are attractions between separate molecules, not the bonds holding hydrogen and oxygen together within one water molecule.

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