Is oxygen polar or nonpolar?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether oxygen is a polar or nonpolar molecule. This involves understanding the molecular structure of oxygen and its electron distribution.
Answer
nonpolar
The final answer is nonpolar
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is nonpolar
More Information
O2 is nonpolar because it consists of two oxygen atoms sharing electrons equally due to their identical electronegativity.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that all diatomic molecules with two different types of atoms are polar. Always check the electronegativity of the atoms involved.
Sources
- Are N2 and O2 polar or non-polar molecules? - Quora - quora.com
- Is oxygen a polar or non-polar molecule? | CK-12 Foundation - ck12.org
- Question #1186d - Socratic - socratic.org
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