LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Between which atoms do hydrogen bonds form in water?
A
Oxygen and hydrogen atoms in the same water molecule
B
Oxygen and hydrogen atoms in different water molecules
C
Hydrogen atoms in the same water molecule
D
Oxygen atoms of different water molecules
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the case of water, hydrogen bonds form between neighboring hydrogen and oxygen atoms of adjacent water molecules. The attraction between individual water molecules creates a bond known as a hydrogen bond.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrogen bonding between water molecules can occur in the presence of positive and negative charges. The positive charges of the hydrogen charges will repel each other, and no hydrogen can occur. Therefore, the interaction between hydrogen atoms of neighboring water molecules cannot occur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Atoms join together to form molecules. A water molecule has three atoms: two hydrogen (H) atoms and one oxygen (O) atom. That’s why water is sometimes referred to as H2O.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water molecules are highly polarized molecules that are able to form an extensive network of hydrogen bonds. The lone pairs of electrons on the oxygen atom are attracted to the + of the hydrogen in nearby water molecules. Each water molecule can form a total of 4 hydrogen bonds.

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