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Is CO2 polar?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether carbon dioxide (CO2) is a polar molecule or not, which involves understanding its molecular structure and the behavior of its bonds.

Answer

CO2 is non-polar

The final answer is CO2 is non-polar

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is CO2 is non-polar

More Information

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is non-polar because it has a linear geometry. This allows the dipole moments of the polar bonds between carbon and oxygen to cancel each other out.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume CO2 is polar because it has polar bonds. The molecular geometry must also be considered.

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