| Front | The partial positive charge on a hydrogen atom that is covalently bonded to an electronegative atom allows the hydrogen to be attracted to a different electronegative atom nearby. This noncovalent attraction between a hydrogen and an electronegative atom is called a ___ ___. In living cells, the electronegative partners are usually oxygen or nitrogen atoms. |
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| Back | hydrogen bond |
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