The Covalent Bond Between a Hydrogen Atom and the Oxygen

question 17

Multiple Choice

The covalent bond between a hydrogen atom and the oxygen atom in water is formed when:

• A) hydrogen gains an electron from oxygen.
• B) hydrogen and oxygen share an electron pair.
• C) hydrogen and oxygen both lose electrons from their outer shells.
• D) hydrogen and oxygen both gain electrons in their outer shells.

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