Question

Which statement best describes what happens during hydrogen bonding? Hint: Think about the formation of hydrochloric acid (HCl) as an example of a compound with hydrogen bonding. (1 point) Responses The partial positive hydrogen atom in one molecule and a partial positive atom in another molecule experience attraction. The partial positive hydrogen atom in one molecule and a partial positive atom in another molecule experience attraction. The partial positive hydrogen atom in one molecule and a partial negative atom in another molecule experience attraction. The partial positive hydrogen atom in one molecule and a partial negative atom in another molecule experience attraction. The electronegative hydrogen atom in one molecule and a partial negative atom in another molecule experience attraction. The electronegative hydrogen atom in one molecule and a partial negative atom in another molecule experience attraction. The partial negative hydrogen atom in one molecule and a partial positive atom in another molecule experience attraction.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes what happens during hydrogen bonding is:

"The partial positive hydrogen atom in one molecule and a partial negative atom in another molecule experience attraction."

In hydrogen bonding, the hydrogen atom, which is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom (such as oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine), carries a partial positive charge due to the electronegativity difference. This partial positive hydrogen can then interact with a partial negative charge on another electronegative atom in a different molecule, resulting in hydrogen bonding.