Chemistry, 15.12.2020 01:30 naruto63

Why does oxygen bond with hydrogen to make water? Group of answer choices

A) Because oxygen only has 6 electrons in its outer shell and it wants 8. It binds with 2 hydrogens because each hydrogen atom has 1 electron in its outer shell.

B) Because oxygen only has 8 electrons in its outer shell and it can take 4 more. It binds with 2 hydrogen atoms because each hydrogen atom can carry 2 electrons in its outer shell.

C) Because oxygen only has 2 electrons in its inner shell and it needs 6 more to make 8. It binds with 6 hydrogens to fill up its shell.

D) No answer text provided.

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Why does oxygen bond with hydrogen to make water? Group of answer choices

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