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What is the other factor in whether or not a molecule is polar?
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a molecule is polar if it has a lone pair of electrons or if it's not symmetrical (bonded to different elements such as HCN)
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What factor other than electronegativity determines whether a molecule as a whole is polar or not?
The shape of the molecule is a big indicator. If the molecule looks like it has some symmetry to its shape, and its poles are directly opposite of each other, then there it`s a good bet that it`s non polar.
If a water molecule is neutral why does it attract polar molecules?
A water molecule is polar, which is why it attracts other polar molecules.
Why does a polar molecule dissolve anything?
It doesn't. Only other polar molecules.
What is the relation of non-polar and polar in water?
What is the relation of non-polar and polar in water?
What is stickier a non polar molecule or a polar one?
A polar molecule.
What factor other than electronegativity determines whether a molecule as a whole is polar or not?
The shape of the molecule is a big indicator. If the molecule looks like it has some symmetry to its shape, and its poles are directly opposite of each other, then there it`s a good bet that it`s non polar.
Whether having polar bonds is equivalent to a molecule being polar?
No. Carbon dioxide has polar bonds, but the molecule as a whole is nonpolar because it is symmetric.
What two thing determine whether or not a molecule is polar?
The shape of the molecule and The electronegativity differences of atoms in the molecule
If a water molecule is neutral why does it attract polar molecules?
A water molecule is polar, which is why it attracts other polar molecules.
What determines if a molecule is polar nonpolar or ionic?
The two factors are 1) the polarity of the bonds between the atoms in the molecule, and 2) the shape of the molecule. Basically, if the bonds are non-polar, the molecule is. If the bonds are polar, but the molecule is in such a shape that they cancel each other, the molecule is non-polar. If the bonds are polar and the molecule's shape doesn't cause them to cancel, the molecule is polar.
What is a molecule that has a partial positive charge on one end and a partial negative charge on the other?
A polar molecule...such as water. The oxygen molecules pulls the electrons closer, causing the oxygen to have a more negative charge and the two hydrogen atoms to have more positive charges. this is very important in the bonding of water molecules to other water molecules.
Is a polar molecule is a molecule with the ability to resists changes in temperature?
A polar molecule is a molecule with slight opposite charges. Water is a polar molecule which means that each water molecule is attracted to other water molecules which accounts for waters surface tension or cohesion.
A molecule with polar bonds can be polar?
It can be beause when polar bonds form, they gather with other bonds.
Is nitrate polar?
polar....for other problems, try bonding the molecule first
Why does a polar molecule dissolve anything?
It doesn't. Only other polar molecules.
What is the relation of non-polar and polar in water?
What is the relation of non-polar and polar in water?
Is water a polar or nonpolar molecule?
A polar molecule
