Multiple Choice
When two atoms share a pair of electrons, the bonding is referred to as:
a) Ionic.
b) Covalent.
c) Unstable.
d) Hydrogen.
e) Polar.
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology
Covalent Bonds
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The hydrogens and oxygen of a water molecule are held together by ______ bonds.
A
Electron.
B
Hydrogen.
C
Covalent.
D
Osmotic.
E
Non-covalent.
F
None of the above.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the structure of a water molecule: A water molecule (H₂O) consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Identify the type of bond that typically forms between hydrogen and oxygen atoms: In a water molecule, the hydrogen and oxygen atoms are connected by sharing electrons.
Recognize the type of bond formed by sharing electrons: When atoms share electrons, they form covalent bonds.
Differentiate between covalent and other types of bonds: Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, unlike ionic bonds which involve the transfer of electrons.
Conclude that the hydrogens and oxygen in a water molecule are held together by covalent bonds, as they share electrons to form a stable molecule.
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