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An example of a "polar" solvent would be water...which has "oxygen" with two "hydrogens" hanging off. The oxygen has exposed electrons that give it a negative charge, while the hydrogens have a positive charge. The hydrogens are positive because oxygen is what you call an "electronegative" atom and it draws electrons around itself. So, even the electron of the hydrogen will pull away from the hydrogen towards the oxygen, which exposes the proton of the hydrogen. Water arranges itself around this polarity....hydrogens arranging themselves next to oxygens on neighboring water molecules. This will dissolve any ionicly bonded substance like sodium chloride, for example. The Sodium is positive and will rush to the oxygens of the water, while the chlorides are negative and will arrange themselves around the hydrogens of the water. Nonpolar would be like "oil", for example. Oil, being carbon based and without any charged groups attached to it, is not " polar". It is relatively neutral. However, organic molecules have their own way of clinging to themselves in the liquid state. Something like sodium chloride will not dissolve well within a nonpolar solvent. So, it would make sense that if, for example, you wanted to get some tar off of your tires on your car....to use "butter" instead of soap, because butter will be a solvent for tar.
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What is meant by the term non-polar molecule?
polar bears!
How cold can polar bears be in?
hot temperature's like 31 degrees is dangerous for a polar bear.polar bears were meant for cold weather.
At what temperatures is polar fleece meant to be worn in?
Polar fleeces are designed to be worn at temperatures below 55 degree Fahrenheit. If one chooses to wear a Polar fleece above this temperature then sweating may be experienced.
What is meant by non polar compounds?
non polar means there is no polarity.the compound in its bond structure is in balanced condition.eg.carbon dioxide o=c=o,linear structure.so it is balanced
What spices is a polar bear?
I assume you meant species. Ursus maritimus literally meaning 'sea bear'.
What are the functions of the polar and nonpolar regions in soap and detergent molecules?
there is no such thing as a non polar end, the whole molecule is either polar or nonpolar. in a polar molecule, the negative end has the purpose of being attracted and combining with the positive end of another polar molecule; if that's what you meant.
Is ClF4 plus polar or nonpolar?
ClF4+ is a polar molecule because it has a net dipole moment due to the unequal sharing of electrons between chlorine and fluorine atoms. This unequal sharing causes the molecule to have regions of partial positive and negative charges.
What is the connotative meaning of polar bear?
To me, the Polar bear symbolizes independent resistance to extreme circumstances. 'The Old Man in the White Coat' meant a lot more than that to the First People of our northern climes. The Inuit have immortalized the Polar bear in their legend of the unbroken love between the adopted Polar bear cub, Kunik, and a woman of their tribe.
What is meant by like in the solubility guideline like dissolves like?
There are basically two types of solvents, polar and non-polar. This refers to the electrical charges in a molecule; polar molecules have positive and negative poles, non-polar molecules don't. The most familiar polar solvent is water, familiar non-polar solvents would be such things as gasoline, cooking oil, etc. So, polar substances dissolve in polar solvents, and non-polar substances dissolve in non-polar solvents. A polar substance will not dissolve in a non-polar solvent. Soap is a chemical that has both polar and non-polar elements to its molecular composition, and therefore is able to bridge the gap between polar and non-polar.
Is TeF6 polar or non polar?
No its not polar
What is meant by polarity dependent?
Polarity dependent refers to a characteristic or behavior that is influenced by the polarity of a molecule or a system. For example, the solubility of a substance in a solvent can be polarity dependent, where polar molecules are more soluble in polar solvents and nonpolar molecules are more soluble in nonpolar solvents.
What does non polar and polar mean?
Polar contains polar. Non-polar contains nothing.
