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It all depends on the electronegativity of the constituent atoms of the molecule. CH4 is nonpolar because carbon and hydrogen are of similar electronegativity and this means the shared electrons in the covalent bond are shared more or less equally by both elements orbitals.
Now H2O, water, is a polar molecule because the electronegativity variance is great enough that the shared electrons spend more time in the orbital around the oxygen and less time in the hydrogen's orbitals. This leads to a slightly charged molecule on both ends. A negative/positive variance.
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How do polar and non-polar bonds interact with each other?
Polar molecules reacts with polar molecules and non-polar molecules react with non-polar molecules.
Is it true thatMolecules that have distinct poles are called polar molecules?
false. they are non polar molecules, not to be confused with polar molecules. non polar molecules lack regions of electrical charge. it mostly has hydrogen and carbon atoms. an example of non polar molecules are fats and waxes.
What distinguish between polar and non polar dielectrics?
b c polar molecules are easily soluable in water thanthe non polar molecules
Are non polar molecules soluble in water?
No.Water can't dissolve non-polar molecules. Water is a polar molecule. Since polar molecules can only dissolve with polar molecules, and non-polar molecules can only dissolve with non-polar molecules, water and non-polar molecules don't react together. Exception:- Some very small non-polar molecules can dissolve in water, like oxygen (O2)
A molecule with opposite charges on opposite ends?
It is called polar
Are non-polar molecules more attracted to other non-polar molecules or polar molecules?
Non-polar molecules are more attracted to other non-polar molecules.
Why do oil and water hate each other?
Water is polar while oils are non-polar. Molecules that are polar will mix with other polar molecules, and non-polar molecules will mix with other non-polar molecules. Polar and non-polar molecules will not mix.
How do polar and non-polar bonds interact with each other?
Polar molecules reacts with polar molecules and non-polar molecules react with non-polar molecules.
Polar molecules behave as though they?
Polar molecules have charges that non-polar molecules do not have. It is the reason why non-polar molecules can move through the lipid bilayer quicker than the polar molecules.
Is it true thatMolecules that have distinct poles are called polar molecules?
false. they are non polar molecules, not to be confused with polar molecules. non polar molecules lack regions of electrical charge. it mostly has hydrogen and carbon atoms. an example of non polar molecules are fats and waxes.
Are hexane molecules polar?
No, hexane molecules are non-polar.
What type of molecules dissolves in water polar or nonpolar?
Polar molecules dissolve in water. The reason why polar molecules dissolve in water, but not non-polar molecules is because non-polar molecules can't form hydrogen bonds.
What distinguish between polar and non polar dielectrics?
b c polar molecules are easily soluable in water thanthe non polar molecules
If water has no net charge explain why it attracts polar molecules and repels non-polar molecules?
Water attracts polar molecules and repels non-polar molecules because water has polar molecules. Water does have a net dipole though it doesn't have net charge.
What would mix the best with water non polar molecules polar molecules fatty molecules symmetrical molecules?
Polar molecules are mixed better with water.
Is flour made up of polar or nonpolar molecules?
Flour has both polar and non-polar molecules in it. However, most cooking flours have more non-polar molecules, which is why they distribute more evenly in non-polar liquids (like melted butter) than polar (water).
Why do non polar molecules dissolve in fat?
non polar molecules dissolve in fat due to the fact that fat is also a nonpolar molecule, and have u ever heard of the saying "like dissolves in like" well non polar molecules dissolve in other non polar molecules. Hope that helps
