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Hydrogen and oxygen make up water, which is a covalent compound. Which statement accurately describes hydrogen and oxygen?
Responses

Hydrogen is a metal and oxygen is a nonmetal.
Hydrogen is a metal and oxygen is a nonmetal.

Hydrogen is a nonmetal and oxygen is a metal.
Hydrogen is a nonmetal and oxygen is a metal.

Hydrogen and oxygen are both nonmetals.
Hydrogen and oxygen are both nonmetals.

Hydrogen and oxygen are both metals.

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Hydrogen and oxygen are both nonmetals.

Explanation: Both elements are nonmetal gases at room temperature, and they form covalent bonds in water by sharing electrons.