The Partial Negative Charge at One End of a Water

question 31

Multiple Choice

The partial negative charge at one end of a water molecule is attracted to the partial positive charge of another water molecule. What is this attraction called?

• A) a covalent bond
• B) a hydrogen bond
• C) an ionic bond
• D) a hydrophilic bond
• E) a van der Waals interaction

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