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If a molecule's charges are unevenly distributed its said to be "polar" because the molecule is a bit like a magnet with two poles.

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Q: What does it mean when a molecule is said to be polar?
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Describes a molecule with opposite charges on opposite ends?

A molecule with opposite charges at opposite ends is said to be a polar molecule. All such molecules are water soluble.


What does non polar molecule mean?

When a molecule is nonpolar it means there are no charges.


How do polar bonds contribute to polarity of a molecule?

Because I said so homie


Is water a polar or nonpolar molecule?

A polar molecule


Is A polar molecule an ion?

No a molecule is a molecule, polar or nonpolar.


Is an polar molecule an ion?

No a molecule is a molecule, polar or nonpolar.


Can a molecule be polar with no polar covalent bonds?

No, not necessarily. It all depends on the symmetry of the molecule. Take a look at Carbon dioxide. It has a linear shape like this : O=C=O Although the bonds are obviously polar, the molecule is symmetrical. This makes the polarities of the bonds "cancel" each other, so to speak. So overall, this molecule is non-polar. If you take a look at Hydrogen chloride, on the other hand, it has a shape like this: H-Cl The molecule is assymmetrical, so this is a polar molecule.


What is stickier a non polar molecule or a polar one?

A polar molecule.


Is molecule AsF3 polar?

It is a polar molecule and has polar bonds.


Is XeF4 a polar molecule?

a non polar molecule


What is unequal sharing of electrons within a water molecule?

water is a polar, covalent molecule. it doesn't have an unsharing molecule. its also has to do with the 8 properties of water.


Why is molecule polar?

If you mean "Why is a molecule polarized" it would be because there is a more negative charge to one end of the molecule than the other.