4.4.4 - Polarity of Molecules
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Practice Questions
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Identify whether the following molecule is polar or nonpolar: CO₂.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape of the molecule and whether the bond dipoles cancel.
What is the measure of polar bond strength?
💡 Hint: Think about how electronegativity affects charge distribution.
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Which molecule has a net dipole moment of zero?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the molecule.
True or False: A molecule is always polar if it contains polar bonds.
💡 Hint: Consider how the arrangement of bonds can affect polarity.
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Predict the polarity of the molecule C₂H₄ (ethylene). Justify your answer based on molecular symmetry and bond characteristics.
💡 Hint: Examine the overall shape of the molecule.
Consider the molecule NH₂Cl. Analyze its polarity and determine how the presence of chlorine impacts the overall dipole moment.
💡 Hint: Focus on the electronegativity and layout of bonds.
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