Sugars (CH₂O)_n dissolve well in water because sugars form ____ bonds with water.

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Sugars are polar molecules that contain many hydroxyl (-OH) groups, which can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. This allows sugars to dissolve well in water, which is also a polar molecule. Covalent bonds are within the sugar molecule and do not interact with water. Ionic bonds involve a transfer of electrons and are not likely to form between sugars and water. Hydrophobic bonds occur between nonpolar molecules and are not likely to interact with polar water molecules. Nonpolar bonds also do not interact well with polar water molecules.

Sugars (CH2O)n Dissolve Well in Water Because Sugars Form ____

Sugars (CH₂O)_n Dissolve Well in Water Because Sugars Form ____