Question

Water, H2O, is a molecule made of oxygen and hydrogen. The bonds that hold water molecules together are due to shared electrons, and known as __________ bonds. In contrast, the bonds that hold NaCl molecules together are _________ bonds, arising from a charge difference between the atoms.
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Answer 1

The bonds that hold water molecules together are due to shared electrons and are known as **covalent** bonds. In contrast, the bonds that hold NaCl molecules together are **ionic** bonds, arising from a charge difference between the atoms.