Question

question 5
3 points
how do two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom form a stable water molecule? use the idea of sharing electrons in your answer.

• answer in 1-2 complete sentences.

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Explanation:

To form a stable water molecule, the oxygen atom (needing 2 more electrons for a full outer shell) shares one electron with each of the two hydrogen atoms (each needing 1 more electron), resulting in two covalent bonds where electrons are shared to satisfy the octet (for O) and duet (for H) rules.

Answer:

The oxygen atom shares one electron with each of the two hydrogen atoms, forming two covalent bonds (via electron sharing) to create a stable $\ce{H_2O}$ molecule, as this satisfies the electron - filling needs of all atoms (O gets 2 shared electrons to complete its octet, each H gets 1 shared electron to complete its duet).