No, boric acid can still be very dangerous to humans, animals, and children. It may requires a lot of it for a lethal dose, but there are also several side effects of exposure to boric acid. Many of the insecticides that contain boric acid will contain a sweetener, such as sugar, to attract insects.
Within a water molecule is covalent bonds. between water molecules are hydrogen bonds.
A water molecule can accept two hydrogen atoms and donate two which means it can form up to four hydrogen bonds. Compared to the covalent bonds within the water molecule itself hydrogen bonding is a relatively weak attraction but it is responsible for a number of waterâs properties.