No, boric acid can still be very dangerous to humans, animals, and children. It may requires a lot of it for a lethal dose, but there are also several side effects of exposure to boric acid. Many of the insecticides that contain boric acid will contain a sweetener, such as sugar, to attract insects.
Within a water molecule is covalent bonds. between water molecules are hydrogen bonds.
Structural Biochemistry/Chemical Bonding/Hydrogen bonds - Hydrogen bonding in water. 1  The simplest example of a hydrogen bond can be found in water molecules. A water molecule consists of one oxygen atom attached to two hydrogen atoms. 2  Although water has a low molecular mass, it has an unusually high boiling point.