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Oohh, just learning this in chem too. H-Cl is polar because of the electronegativities of these elements. In simple terms it means the ability that each element has to attract the pair of electrons in the bond. Cl has a higher electronegativity than H therefore it means the pair of electrons are closer to the Cl atom. Since the Cl atom will have a slightly more negative charge (because the electrons are closer to it) the H atom is left with a slightly more positive charge. And this is basically the reason why it is polar! (p.s. polar refers to having one slightly positive region and a slightly negative region)
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∙ 12y agoHCl is polar because of electronegativity of Cl ion
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Does hydrochloric acid contain a non-polar covalent bond?
HCl (hydrogen chloride) has a covalent bond, polar.
What type of molecules mix the best with water?
Molecules that are polar(charged) dissolve best in water, while nonpolar molecules do not dissolve well in water.
Why is it that diatomic molecules always form non polar covalent?
They do not. Diatomic molecules containing two atoms of the same elemnt are non-polar, for example Cl2 . When the atoms are of different elents then the bond may be polar depending on the difference in electronegativity, example HCl.
How do ions differ from nonpolar molecules?
ions it may be positive charge or negative but nonpolar is having same charge like H2 IS NONPOLAR AND HCL IS POLAR............
Is 1 m HCl is more reactive than 4m HCl?
1 m HCl is not more reactive than 4m HCl, but 4m HCl is more concentrated.
Does hydrochloric acid contain a non-polar covalent bond?
HCl (hydrogen chloride) has a covalent bond, polar.
Why is hydrogen chloride (HCl) polar?
Hydrogen chloride (HCl) is polar because Cl has more electronegativity they attract more ionic bond.So,due to the electronegativity difference it is polar.
What is an example of Polar Covalent Bonding?
HCl is an example
Which is more poler h2o or hcl?
HAx are in general more polar than OxAy So HCl
Which is least polar HF HBr HCl or Hbr?
HBr
Is gas polar?
Some gases have polar molecules as HCl, HBr, SO2, but not all gases have polar molecules.
Why is HCl predominantly covalent in gaseous state but is ionic in aqueous solution?
HCl is a polar covalent compound. When it is dissolved in Polar solvent H2O, it is ionized into its constituent ions H+ & Cl-. But when it is present gaseous form then it remains as Covalent compound HCl.
What is polar substances?
water
How many single covalent bonds are in HCL?
There is only one.It is a polar bond.
Which is most polar HBr HCl HI?
The polarity of a bond increases with the increment of the difference of electronegativity between the corresponding two atoms. Therefore HCl is most polar whereas HI is the weakest among the given.
What would dissolve the best in water?
vinegar HCI ~APEX
Explain why a solution of HCl in benzene does not conduct electricity but in water it does?
In a solution of HCL and water, H20 has stronger polar bonds toward HCL causing it to disassociate into H+ and Cl- Ions. Benzene doesnt have those types of polar bonds so HCL doesnt dissolve as readily. (salt and water1 vs. oil and water2.)(the second water acting as benzene would.)
