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First of all you have to draw the Lewis dot structure of the molecule. If the molecule is symmetrical, it's non-polar. If the molecule is non-symmetrical or asymmetrical, then the molecule is polar.
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∙ 13y agoA molecule with a opposite charges on opposite ends
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∙ 11y agomethanol, ethanol
acetone, chloroform
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∙ 9y agoWhen a substance is polar, the electrons of the molecule are distributed evenly, more than if the substance is non-polar.
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∙ 13y agoSee if it is soluble in water
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∙ 14y agoWater is a polar compound.
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Is garlic a polar substance?
No, garlic is not a polar substance. It is actually a non-polar substance. The smell from garlic comes from the chemical diallyl disulfide.
How do you explain the phrase like dissolves like in terms of polar and nonpolar substances?
Polar substances dissolve other polar substances, and nonpolar substances dissolve other nonpolar substances. A polar substance cannot dissolve a polar substance and a nonpolar substance cannot dissolve a polar substance.
Is solvent polar substance?
It depends on the substance.
Is ether a polar substance?
Polar. the C-O bond are polar
Is oil-based paints polar non polar or both?
polar refers to a substance that dissolves readily in water (sugars) non-polar refers to a substance that does not dissolve readily in water (fats, oils)
Is chlorophyll a polar?
When a substance is called polar, it means water-loving. Chlorophyll is not a polar substance. However, Chlorophyll B is a polar substance.
Oil is a polar or non-polar molecule?
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Is garlic a polar substance?
No, garlic is not a polar substance. It is actually a non-polar substance. The smell from garlic comes from the chemical diallyl disulfide.
Why is a crayon a polar substance?
polar
How do you predict if the substance is polar slightly polar or non-polar by looking at its structure?
If all sides are the same its non-polar, but if they are different then the substance is polar.
What type of substance will dissolve in a nonpolar substance?
A non-polar substance will dissolve in a non-polar substance. Like dissolves like.
How do you explain the phrase like dissolves like in terms of polar and nonpolar substances?
Polar substances dissolve other polar substances, and nonpolar substances dissolve other nonpolar substances. A polar substance cannot dissolve a polar substance and a nonpolar substance cannot dissolve a polar substance.
Is lycopene a polar or non polar substance?
Non polar
Is solvent polar substance?
It depends on the substance.
Is ether a polar substance?
Polar. the C-O bond are polar
Is vanillin polar or nonpolar?
Yes. Vinegar is a polar substance because it is greatly comprised of water which is a polar substance.
Is Ammonium nitrate a polar or nonpolar substance?
Polar.
