Hydrogen bonds form between a strong electronegative atom (such as oxygen or nitrogen) and a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to another electronegative atom. This creates a partial positive charge on the hydrogen atom, which can then form a weak electrostatic attraction with another electronegative atom nearby. Hydrogen bonds are not the strongest type of bond and do not involve a transfer of electrons.

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Hydrogen Bonds

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Hydrogen bonds

A) form between two hydrogen atoms.
B) form only between hydrogen and oxygen atoms within a molecule.
C) form between a strong electronegative atom and hydrogen.
D) involve a transfer of electrons.
E) are the strongest bonds because of their length.

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