Covalent Bonds Form Between Hydrogen and Oxygen Atoms in a Water

question 20

Multiple Choice

Covalent bonds form between hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule as a result of the:

• A) polarity of water molecules.
• B) sharing of electrons between atoms.
• C) surface tension of water.
• D) transfer of electrons between atoms.
• E) viscosity of water.

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