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Covalent Bonding in Different Atoms

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During the formation of a water molecule, the hydrogen atoms _______.

A

accept electrons from the oxygen atom

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B

donate electrons to the oxygen atom

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C

share electrons with the oxygen atom

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do not react

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Solution

The correct option is C share electrons with the oxygen atom
During formation of water molecule, the hydrogen atoms shares one electrons each with the oxygen atoms.

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