Covalent bonds form between hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule as a result of the:

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Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms. In a water molecule, oxygen and hydrogen atoms share electrons, forming covalent bonds. The polarity of water molecules, surface tension, and viscosity are all consequences of these covalent bonds between hydrogen and oxygen atoms. The transfer of electrons between atoms is characteristic of ionic bonds, not covalent bonds.

Covalent Bonds Form Between Hydrogen and Oxygen Atoms in a Water