When very electronegative atoms like oxygen bond to atoms with a lower electronegatively like hydrogen What is the result?

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2026-08-08 15:46

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The result is a polar covalent bond where the oxygen atom has a slightly negative charge (δ-) and the hydrogen atom has a slightly positive charge (δ+). This creates a molecule with an uneven distribution of charge, making it a polar molecule.

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