Polar Covalent Bonds and Polar Molecules (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What defines a polar covalent bond?
What defines a polar covalent bond?
Electrons are unequally shared
What does the symbol represent in molecular polarity?
What does the symbol represent in molecular polarity?
A small partial positive charge
What is electronegativity?
What is electronegativity?
Ability to attract bonding electrons
What is a dipole?
What is a dipole?
Equal opposite charges separated
Why is non-polar despite having polar bonds?
Why is non-polar despite having polar bonds?
Trigonal planar shape cancels dipoles
Why is a non-polar molecule?
Why is a non-polar molecule?
Tetrahedral shape cancels dipoles
Why is water () a polar molecule?
Why is water () a polar molecule?
Bent shape allows net dipole
Which element is the most electronegative?
Which element is the most electronegative?
Fluorine
Which shows correct decreasing electronegativity order?
Which shows correct decreasing electronegativity order?
F > O > N
What's the first step to determine if a molecule is polar?
What's the first step to determine if a molecule is polar?
Identify polar bonds