Molecule Polarity Flashcards
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Is HF (hydrogen fluoride) polar or nonpolar?

  • Nonpolar
  • Polar (correct)

    • Is H2O (water) polar or nonpolar?

  • Polar (correct)
  • Nonpolar

    • Is NH3 (ammonia) polar or nonpolar?

  • Nonpolar
  • Polar (correct)

    • Is HCl (hydrogen chloride) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Polar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is PCl3 (phosphorous trichloride) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Polar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is C (pure unbonded carbon) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is H2S (hydrogen sulfide) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Polar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is CCl4 (carbon tetrachloride) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is NaCl (sodium chloride) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Ionic (metal &amp; nonmetal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is I2 (molecular iodine) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is CH3OH (methanol) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Polar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are all molecules with formula types like N2, H2, O2, CO2, Cl2 polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is CH3Cl (chloromethane) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Polar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is C6H12O6 (glucose) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is CH3CH2OH (ethanol) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Polar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is CH3COOH (acetic acid) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Polar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are noble gases polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is C6H6 (benzene) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is CH4 (methane) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is BF3 (boron trifluoride) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is C6H14 (hexane) polar or nonpolar?

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    Is C2H2 (acetylene) polar or nonpolar?

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    Study Notes

    Polar Molecules

    • HF (hydrogen fluoride) exhibits polarity due to the high electronegativity of fluorine, creating a dipole moment.
    • H2O (water) is a highly polar molecule, essential for its solvent properties and ability to form hydrogen bonds.
    • NH3 (ammonia) is polar, characterized by a nitrogen atom with a lone pair, leading to a distinct dipole.
    • HCl (hydrogen chloride) is polar because it possesses a significant electronegativity difference between hydrogen and chlorine.
    • PCl3 (phosphorous trichloride) is polar due to an asymmetrical shape and the electronegativity of chlorine.
    • H2S (hydrogen sulfide) is polar because of the electronegativity difference between hydrogen and sulfur, resulting in a bent geometry.
    • CH3OH (methanol) is polar owing to the hydroxyl group (-OH) that creates a strong dipole.
    • CH3Cl (chloromethane) is polar due to the electronegativity of chlorine affecting molecular symmetry.
    • CH3CH2OH (ethanol) is a polar molecule, which also contains a hydroxyl group, enabling hydrogen bonding.
    • CH3COOH (acetic acid) is polar with a functional carboxyl group contributing to its polarity.

    Nonpolar Molecules

    • Pure unbonded carbon (C) is nonpolar as there are no differences in electronegativity.
    • CCl4 (carbon tetrachloride) is nonpolar due to its symmetrical tetrahedral shape, resulting in cancellation of dipoles.
    • I2 (molecular iodine) is nonpolar, as it is composed of two identical atoms sharing electrons equally.
    • Molecules like N2, H2, O2, CO2, and Cl2 are nonpolar; they consist of the same element or have symmetrical arrangements.
    • C6H12O6 (glucose) is mistakenly noted as nonpolar; it is in fact polar due to multiple hydroxyl groups.
    • Any noble gas is inherently nonpolar because of a complete valence shell and lack of bonds.
    • C6H6 (benzene) is nonpolar owing to its symmetrical ring structure despite having C-H bonds.
    • CH4 (methane) is nonpolar due to its symmetrical tetrahedral geometry.
    • BF3 (boron trifluoride) is nonpolar because of its trigonal planar symmetry, leading to balanced charge distribution.
    • SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) is nonpolar, with an octahedral structure that cancels dipole moments.
    • C6H14 (hexane) is nonpolar, a straight-chain hydrocarbon with a symmetrical structure.
    • C2H2 (acetylene) is nonpolar; it has a linear structure and symmetrical electron distribution.

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