Question

which of these combinations might make a compound most similar to water? a. hydrogen and sulfur b. carbon and oxygen c. fluorine and hydrogen d. nitrogen and oxygen

Explanation:

Water (\(H_2O\)) is composed of hydrogen (\(H\)) and oxygen (\(O\)). Fluorine (\(F\)) and hydrogen (\(H\)) can form \(HF\). Both \(H_2O\) and \(HF\) are covalent compounds with polar bonds. Hydrogen and sulfur form \(H_2S\) (less similar in bonding and properties compared to \(H_2O\) and \(HF\)). Carbon and oxygen form \(CO\) or \(CO_2\) (different bonding and physical - chemical properties). Nitrogen and oxygen form compounds like \(NO\), \(NO_2\) (different bonding and properties).

Answer:

C. Fluorine and Hydrogen