Hydrogen Bond (Noun)
Meaning
A chemical bond consisting of a hydrogen atom between two electronegative atoms (e.g., oxygen or nitrogen) with one side be a covalent bond and the other being an ionic bond.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The hydrogen bond between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms in water molecules is responsible for its high boiling point.
- Hydrogen bonds play a crucial role in the structure and stability of DNA and proteins.
- The hydrogen bond between the nitrogen and hydrogen atoms in ammonia is weaker than the covalent bond between the nitrogen and hydrogen atoms.
- Hydrogen bonds are responsible for the high viscosity of water and its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances.
- The hydrogen bond between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms in a water molecule is an example of a weak electrostatic attraction between two electronegative atoms.