An Atom of Oxygen Shares Its Outer Shell Electrons with Two

Question

An atom of oxygen shares its outer shell electrons with two hydrogen atoms thereby
A) forming an acid.
B) ionizing.
C) forming a molecule of water.
D) forming an anion and cation.

Accepted Answer

When an atom of oxygen shares its outer shell electrons with two hydrogen atoms, they form a covalent bond which results in the formation of a molecule of water (H2O). This is a fundamental chemical process in biology since water is an essential molecule for life. Option A (forming an acid) and Option D (forming an anion and cation) are not correct because these options do not accurately describe the chemical process that occurs when oxygen shares its electrons with hydrogen. Option B (ionizing) is also not correct because there is no ionization involved in the formation of water.