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3 April, 20:50

Which statement correctly explains the molecular structure of water?

A) One oxygen and two hydrogen atoms are joined by a covalent bond.

B) One hydrogen and two oxygen atoms are joined by a covalent bond.

C) One oxygen and two hydrogen atoms are joined by an ionic bond.

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  1. 3 April, 21:09
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    A water molecule can form four hydrogen bonds by accepting two hydrogen atoms and donating two hydrogen atoms.

    Thus,

    One oxygen and two hydrogen atoms are joined by a covalent bond correctly explains the molecular structure of water
  2. 3 April, 21:17
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    The statement that correctly explains the molecular structure of water is A. One oxygen (O) and two hydrogen atoms (H2) are joined by a covalent bond.

    It cannot be ionic, since ionic bonds tend to be sold at room temperature.
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