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Do polar compounds have an uneven distribution of electrical charge?
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∙ 13y ago
Polar molecules have an even distribution of electrical charges. Water is made up of oxygen and hydrogen. Hydrogen (H) is made up of positive charges and Oxygen (O) is made up of one negative charge.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn brief, a polar compound is polar because it has an uneven distribution of electrical charge. That's what makes the compound polar -- that uneven charge distribution. Let's look at water for an example.
Water is H2O, and to visuallize it, just think of an oxygen atom and a pair of hydrogen atoms bonded to it at a bit over 100 degrees apart. That makes this molecule "double ended" in that the oxygen atom is at one end, and the two hydrogen atoms (though separated by a bit of space) form the other end. Our water molecule is slightly positive on the end with the pair of hydrogen atoms, and slightly negative on the end with the oxygen atoms. That's what makes the water molecule a polar one.
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∙ 13y agoNo because some elements in a molecule don't have the same electronegativity. For instance, if you have a methyl group (CH3-) in your molecule, it will tend to localize a charge, which can have multiple effects like making it a better base. In the water molecule, the O will attract the negative charge from 2 hydrogen atoms which will increase its charge density, while the counterpart positive charge will be separated between the two hydrogen.
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∙ 12y agoNo. A "molecule" with an electrical charge is a polyatomic ion, not a molecule.
A polar molecule is on in which a partial positive charge exists at one end while a partial negative charge exists at the other. The molecule as a whole has no net charge.
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∙ 13y agoElectrons are distributed unevenly in a polar molecule.
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∙ 12y agoYes.
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Molecules that have an unequal distribution of charges?
A molecule with an uneven distribution of charge is said to be a polar molecule. A polar molecule, because of an uneven distribution of charge, basically has an "end" that is slightly more positive and another that is slightly more negative. Let's look at an example.The water molecule is a good example of a polar molecule. It's oxygen end is a bit more negative, and the end with the pair of hydrogen atoms on it is slightly more positive. That gives the molecule an overall "endedness" with a positive and a negative end.
A mixture of uneven distribution and easy separation is called homogeneous?
Heterogeneous.
Why is water molecule polar?
because there is an uneven distribution of electrons between the oxgen and hydrogen atoms
Why are some chemicals soluble in water?
Water is what is known as a polar solvent, which means that the water molecule has a negative and a positive pole, based on the uneven distribution of electrons in the molecule. Other polar compounds are soluble in a polar solvent, because of the attraction between opposite poles. Non-polar compounds will not be soluble in a polar solvent.
Why are water molecules polar?
A water molecule is polar because there is an uneven distribution of electrons between the oxygen and hydrogen atomsAnswerA water molecule is polar because there is an uneven distribution of electrons between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms. The negative pole is near the oxygen atom and the positive pole is between the hydrogen atoms.
What are two non polar molecules?
An uneven distribution of charge
What is uneven distribution in farming?
uneven distribution in farming is referring to the uneven distribution of rain fall
What does uneven distribution means?
An uneven distribution means that an area which is uneven to the area beside the area which is uneven
Give the reasons for the uneven distribution of population in Pakistan?
The uneven distribution of population in Pakistan can be attributed to factors such as geographic features like mountains and deserts that limit inhabitable areas, historical patterns of settlement, economic opportunities in urban areas, and social factors like cultural preferences and availability of resources. Additionally, government policies and infrastructure development also play a role in shaping population distribution in the country.
What is the distribution of charge in a atom?
A polar atom has uneven distribution of charges in an atom.
Describe the population density and distribution in Italy?
Uneven distribution
Why is there uneven distribution of water in yemen?
There is uneven distribution of water in Yemen because some parts of the country are arid and semi-arid.
What factors contribute to this uneven distribution?
Nothing...
How can you help with uneven distribution in the Bahamas?
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Atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions?
They can do both to form ions. An ion simply means that there is an uneven distribution of charge, so it can be positive or negative.
Molecules that have an unequal distribution of charges?
A molecule with an uneven distribution of charge is said to be a polar molecule. A polar molecule, because of an uneven distribution of charge, basically has an "end" that is slightly more positive and another that is slightly more negative. Let's look at an example.The water molecule is a good example of a polar molecule. It's oxygen end is a bit more negative, and the end with the pair of hydrogen atoms on it is slightly more positive. That gives the molecule an overall "endedness" with a positive and a negative end.
Give you a definion of bias?
Uneven distribution of weight.
