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in water, the hydrogen and oxygen atoms blank electrons in order to achieve a complete outer energy level for each atom in the compound.

Explanation:

Water (\(H_2O\)) is a covalent compound. In covalent bonding, atoms share electrons. Hydrogen has one valence electron and needs one more to complete its outer shell (which can hold 2 electrons). Oxygen has six valence electrons and needs two more to complete its outer shell (which can hold 8 electrons). So, hydrogen and oxygen atoms share electrons.

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