Atoms bond to form molecules
Two or more atoms may bond with each other to form a molecule. When two hydrogens and an oxygen share electrons via covalent bonds, a water molecule is formed.
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"OpenStax College, Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, and Molecules: The Building Blocks. October 16, 2013."
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