Question 17 2 pts How does the strength of hydrogen bonds compare with covalent bonds? Hydrogen bonds are much stronger than covalent bonds Hydrogen bonds are much weaker than covalent bonds. Hydrogen bonds and covalent bonds have similar strengths. The question cannot be answered without knowing which covalent bonds are being referred to Question 18 2 pts The water molecule is polar because Electrons are not distributed symmetrically in the molecule. The hydrogen atoms are found on one side of the molecule. Hydrogen is less electronegative than oxygen. The hydrogen atoms are found on one side of the molecule and hydrogen is less electronegative than oxygen All of these are correct