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The hydrogen atom of one water molecule bonds with the oxygen atom of another water molecule. What is this bond referred to as?

a. Hydrogen bond
b. Covalent bond
c. Ionic bond

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a. Hydrogen bond

Hydrogen bonds occur between hydrogen and small, highly electronegative atoms (fluorine, nitrogen and oxygen).
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