What is the polarity of potassium nitrate?

Answer 1

It is considered an Ionic bond. Therefore it is neither polar or nonpolar.

Only molecular compounds can be covalent bonded and are designated: covalent, polar, or nonpolar. The difference between polar and nonpolar depends on the difference of electronegativities of the atoms present.

Answer 2

The compound as a whole is ionic because is consists of a cation (potassium ion) and an anion (nitrate). The compound as a whole is ionic because is consists of a cation (potassium ion) and an anion (nitrate).

Answer 3

Potassium nitrate is a neutral compound and does not have a net dipole moment, so it is nonpolar. The ionic bonds between potassium and nitrate ions cancel out any possible dipole moments, resulting in a nonpolar molecule.

Answer 4

The compound of potassium nitrate as a whole is ionic because it consists of a cation and an anion. It will dissociate in water.

Answer 5

High quality Potassium Nitrate will have a neutral (7) or slightly acidic (6.5) pH. The more impurities in the mix the higher the pH will be. Fertalizer grade will have a pH between 8 and 9.

Answer 6

Polar. The electro negativity difference between the the two elements is two, making it a polar molecule

Answer 7

It is a solid salt.