Is C7H16 nonpolar

Answer 1

C electronegativity is 2.55

H electronegativity is 2.20

2.55 (C) - 2.20 (H) = 0.35

Thus nonpolar

Scale:

0.0 -0.4 = nonpolar covalent

0.4 - 1.7 = polar covalent

>1.7 = ionic

Answer 2

Yes, C7H16 (heptane) is a nonpolar molecule because it consists of only carbon and hydrogen atoms bonded together with nonpolar covalent bonds. The molecular symmetry and overall distribution of charge in the molecule also contribute to its nonpolar nature.