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What distinguishes polar covalent compounds from non-polar covalent compounds?
What distinguishes polar covalent compounds from non-polar covalent compounds?
Polar covalent compounds are formed when two atoms do not share electrons equally, while non-polar compounds share electrons equally.
Why do polar compounds typically dissolve in water, whereas non-polar compounds usually do not?
Why do polar compounds typically dissolve in water, whereas non-polar compounds usually do not?
Polar compounds dissolve in water due to their ability to form hydrogen bonds and interact with water molecules, unlike non-polar compounds which lack such interactions.
How does the electrical conductance of polar and non-polar compounds differ?
How does the electrical conductance of polar and non-polar compounds differ?
Polar compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water due to ion formation, while non-polar compounds do not conduct electricity.
What is metallic bonding and how does it differ from covalent bonding?
What is metallic bonding and how does it differ from covalent bonding?
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Describe one property of metals that results from metallic bonding.
Describe one property of metals that results from metallic bonding.
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What are dipole-dipole interactions and provide an example?
What are dipole-dipole interactions and provide an example?
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Identify two examples of polar compounds.
Identify two examples of polar compounds.
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Explain why noble gases are considered non-polar.
Explain why noble gases are considered non-polar.
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What are the implications of non-polar compounds' lack of solubility in water?
What are the implications of non-polar compounds' lack of solubility in water?
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How does the presence of intermolecular forces affect the state of a substance at room temperature?
How does the presence of intermolecular forces affect the state of a substance at room temperature?
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Study Notes
Polar and Non-Polar Compounds
- Polar covalent bonds form when two atoms do not share electrons equally. Examples include water (H₂O), ammonia (NH₃), and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).
- Non-polar covalent bonds form when two atoms share electrons equally. Examples include noble gases (He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe), homonuclear diatomic elements (O₂, Cl₂, etc), and specific molecules like carbon dioxide (CO₂), benzene (C₆H₆), and methane (CH₄).
- Some examples of polar molecules include Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) and others.
Solubility
- Non-polar compounds generally do not dissolve in water.
- Polar compounds usually dissolve in water.
Electrical Conductivity
- Non-polar compounds do not conduct electricity.
- Polar compounds can conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
Metallic Bonds
- Metallic bonds form between metal atoms.
- The bond is due to the attraction between positively charged metal ions and mobile (free) electrons.
- Metals generally have high melting points, are good conductors of heat and electricity, and are hard and heavy.
Intermolecular Forces
- Relatively weak forces of attraction between molecules are known as intermolecular forces.
- Dipole-dipole forces are attractive forces between oppositely charged ends of adjacent molecules. An example is shown with hydrochloric acid (HCl).
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This quiz explores the concepts of polar and non-polar compounds, focusing on their structures, examples, and properties. It also covers key topics such as solubility, electrical conductivity, and metallic bonds. Test your understanding of these essential chemistry concepts.
