Polar/ Non-polar

Front

A molecule that has a partial positive end and a partial negative end because of unequal sharing of electrons is a _______________.

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polar molecule

Front

Classify the following molecule: HCl

Back

Polar

Front

Classify the following molecule: F2

Back

Nonpolar

Front

Classify the following molecule: NCl3

Back

Polar

Front

A molecule that has an equal sharing of electrons and does not have charged ends is a _______________.

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nonpolar molecule

Front

What is the main characteristic of polar molecules?

Back

They have a partial positive and a partial negative charge due to unequal sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the main characteristic of nonpolar molecules?

Back

They have an equal sharing of electrons and no charged ends.

Front

Give an example of a polar molecule.

Back

Water (H2O) is a common example of a polar molecule.

Front

Give an example of a nonpolar molecule.

Back

Methane (CH4) is a common example of a nonpolar molecule.

Front

What type of bond is typically found in polar molecules?

Back

Polar covalent bonds are typically found in polar molecules.