The atomic structure of water satisfies the octet rule by having
a. electrons shared between the two oxygen atoms.
b. electrons from hydrogen transferred to the oxygen atom.
c. electrons from oxygen transferred to the hydrogen atoms.
d. oxygen share electrons with two hydrogen atoms.
e. electrons shared between the two hydrogen atoms.
Answer: d. oxygen share electrons with two hydrogen atoms.
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