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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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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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