In a single molecule of water, two hydrogen atoms are bonded to a single oxygen atom by ________.
A) hydrogen bonds
B) nonpolar covalent bonds
C) polar covalent bonds
D) ionic bonds

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The bond between the two hydrogen atoms and the oxygen atom in water is a polar covalent bond. This means that the electrons are not shared equally between the atoms, with the oxygen atom attracting the electrons more strongly than the hydrogen atoms. This creates partial charges within the molecule, with the oxygen atom having a slightly negative charge and the hydrogen atoms having a slightly positive charge.

In a Single Molecule of Water, Two Hydrogen Atoms Are