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Hydrogen Bond
 
Definition: A bond formed between hydrogen and two other atoms.
Since hydrogen has only one electron, it can only form a covalent bond with one atom. However, as hydrogen has low electron affinity, it tends to stick to atoms with higher electron affinities.
  
Synonyms
H-Bond

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Covalent Bond
Chemistry
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Van der Waals Forces
Intermolecular
Surface Tension

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Surface Wetting

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