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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.
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)
Is it true thatMolecules that have distinct poles are called polar molecules?
Yes, that is correct. Polar molecules have an uneven distribution of electron density, resulting in distinct positive and negative poles. This polarity is often due to differences in electronegativity between the atoms within the molecule.
How do polar molecules differ from non-polar molecules?
Polar molecules have positive charge on one side and negative charge on other side. Non polar molecules have covalent bond and do not have positive and negative charge on one or other side of the molecule.
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.
Are non-polar molecules more attracted to other non-polar molecules or polar molecules?
Non-polar molecules are generally more attracted to other non-polar molecules due to the similar distribution of electronic charge. This attraction is known as London dispersion forces. Polar molecules tend to interact with other polar molecules through stronger dipole-dipole interactions or hydrogen bonding.
Are hexane molecules polar?
No, hexane molecules are non-polar.
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 is something with non polar molecules?
Lipids are soluble in non polar solvents
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)
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
Are sugars non polar Molecules?
No, sugars are polar molecules considering that they will interact and dissolve in water (which is also a polar molecule). Polar molecules will only interact with other polar molecules and vice-versa.
What property of water affects solubility?
growl Water is not conventionally thought of as a solute, because it is much more practical as a solvent. That said, I assume the intended question was which property of water makes it an ideal solvent in some cases but not others? Water is a polar molecule, so acts as an ideal solvent for polar molecules, and an ineffective solvent for non-polar molecules. That is, polar molecules are readily soluble in water, but non-polar molecules (for all practical purposes) are insoluble in water. "Like dissolves like."
What kind of molecule is Cl2 polar or non polar?
Halogen molecules are not polar.
