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Why are there 2 hydrogen atoms and only one oxygen

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Answer:

Oxygen is an electronegative

Step-by-step explanation:

Not only is it because in the chemical equation for water there is 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom, but they also share their electrons to fill their outermost levels and that are attracted together.

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