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Oohh, just learning this in chem too. H-Cl is polar because of the electronegativities of these elements. In simple terms it means the ability that each element has to attract the pair of electrons in the bond. Cl has a higher electronegativity than H therefore it means the pair of electrons are closer to the Cl atom. Since the Cl atom will have a slightly more negative charge (because the electrons are closer to it) the H atom is left with a slightly more positive charge. And this is basically the reason why it is polar! (p.s. polar refers to having one slightly positive region and a slightly negative region)

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