Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 2 - Figure 2.4 - Hydrogen bond formation in water - Question - Page 31: 1

Answer

Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Fluorine, Oxygen

Work Step by Step

In order for a Hydrogen bond to occur, the difference in electronegativity between the two elements bonded must be extremely high. The only elements with high enough electronegativities to participate in Hydrogen bonding are Nitrogen, Fluorine, and Oxygen.
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