Hydrogen Bond
Entry: Noun
Pronunciation: [hahy-druh-juh n bond]
Definition
1. When a hydrogen atom bonds with other atoms (nitrogen, oxygen or fluorine)
Example sentence: Colliding water molecules can momentarily form hydrogen bonds, by partially sharing a hydrogen atom between the oxygens of two molecules.
Origin: First used in 1923
In context: Hydrogen bonds are considered weak and can easily be broken by whipping, dissolving, and boiling. For example, making whipped cream or boiling eggs both break these bonds.
Pronunciation: [hahy-druh-juh n bond]
Definition
1. When a hydrogen atom bonds with other atoms (nitrogen, oxygen or fluorine)
Example sentence: Colliding water molecules can momentarily form hydrogen bonds, by partially sharing a hydrogen atom between the oxygens of two molecules.
Origin: First used in 1923
In context: Hydrogen bonds are considered weak and can easily be broken by whipping, dissolving, and boiling. For example, making whipped cream or boiling eggs both break these bonds.