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why is the oxygen atom of one water molescule attracted to the hydrogen atom of another water molecule

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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms is 2 to 1

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Answer:

Hydrogen bond

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slight positive charges on the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule attract the slight negative charges on the oxygen atoms of other water molecules. This tiny force of attraction is called a hydrogen bond. This bond is very weak.

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