The hydrogen atoms of a water molecule are bonded to the oxygen atom by ________ bonds, whereas neighboring water molecules are held together by ________ bonds.
A. hydrogen; polar covalent
B. polar covalent; hydrogen
C. ionic; covalent
D. polar covalent; ionic
Answer:B
The hydrogen atoms of a water molecule are bonded to the oxygen atom by ________ bonds, whereas neighboring water molecules are held together by ________ bonds.
A. hydrogen; polar covalent B. polar covalent; hydrogen C. ionic; covalent D. polar covalent; ionic