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Is LiF polar or nonpolar?

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The question is asking whether lithium fluoride (LiF) is a polar or nonpolar compound, which involves understanding the nature of the chemical bonds and molecular geometry.

Answer

polar

LiF is ionic, which results in it being polar.

Answer for screen readers

LiF is ionic, which results in it being polar.

More Information

LiF is an ionic compound due to the large electronegativity difference between lithium and fluorine. This results in a significant dipole moment, making LiF a polar compound.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing ionic bonds with nonpolarity due to rigid definitions. Electronegativity differences leading to ionic bonds mean these compounds can still have dipole moments indicating polarity.

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