Question #c2a4d Chemistry Intermolecular Bonding Hydrogen Bonds 1 Answer Ernest Z. Sep 9, 2016 The atoms that can H-bond to an #"H"# atom of water are #"O"# and #"N"# atoms that have lone pairs. Explanation: The correct atoms are both #"O"# atoms of the carboxylate ion and the #"O"# and #"N"# atoms of the amide group. Answer link Related questions Question #fcbe8 How do the two strands of DNA stay together? Question #81671 Why is hydrogen bonding important? How many atoms can hydrogen bond with carbon? How does hydrogen bonding affect vapor pressure? How does hydrogen bonding affect the boiling point of water? How does hydrogen bonding affect the melting point? How do hydrogen bonds affect solubility? How are hydrogen bonds related to the properties of water? See all questions in Hydrogen Bonds Impact of this question 2307 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License