What type of chemical bond is formed between the atoms in a water molecule (H₂O), and why?

• A. Ionic bond, because the oxygen atom gives up electrons to the hydrogen atoms.
• B. Covalent bond, because the oxygen atom shares its electrons with the hydrogen atoms.
• C. Metallic bond, because the electrons are delocalized and free to move through the molecule.
• D. None of these bonds are formed in a water molecule.

Answer: (B)