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In chemistry, as you will learn, atoms, aside from having Protons and Neutrons and Electrons, also have a property called 'electronegativity'. Electronegativity of an atom affects how it gives and takes electrons. So based on where the atoms with the most and least electronegativity level are placed will determine where the most electrons are. The end with the most electrons will be negative, and the other end positive. This how a polar molecule works.
In a nonpolar molecule, like Ammonia (NH3) most of the atoms are the same, and thus have the same electronegativity levels (three Hydrogen atoms). These are arranged around one particularly electronegative atom (Nitrogen) so all the electrons are distributed evenly, thus a lack of electromagnetic poles.
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Are lipids polar or nonpolar?
nonpolar or polar
C2H2 polar or nonpolar?
polar covalent
Is C3H6Br2 polar or non polar?
Nonpolar
Characteristics for polar and nonpolar molecues?
Polar molecules have separation of charges .ie. they have a partial positive and partial negative charges on molecule as in water . Non polar molecules e.g.methane has no separation of positive and negative charges as difference of electronegativity in C and H is very small .
Is CH2Cl polar or nonpolar?
yes
Is CH3I polar or nonpolar?
non polar
Is diethyl ether polar or nonpolar?
There are two isomers of Ethenediol. One is polar and the other is nonpolar.
Is KrCl2 polar or nonpolar?
It's ionic, not polar
Is Barium hydroxide polar or nonpolar?
yes. yes it is.
Is PO4 3- polar or nonpolar?
It is non polar
Is SiF6 2- polar or nonpolar?
nonpolar
Is ClF4 plus polar or nonpolar?
Cl4 does not exist, but if CCl4 is meant: this is a nonpolar compound
