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Why is the oxygen atom of one water molecule attracted to the hydrogen atom of another water molecule?

Why is the oxygen atom of one water molecule attracted to the hydrogen atom of another water molecule?
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Why is the oxygen atom of one water molecule attracted to the hydrogen

atom of another water molecule?

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Bc they attract eachother to make h20
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The 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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