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Is P4 polar or nonpolar?

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The question is asking whether phosphorus (P4) is classified as polar or nonpolar, which involves understanding the molecular geometry and the symmetry of the molecule.

Answer

nonpolar

The final answer is nonpolar.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is nonpolar.

More Information

P4, or tetraphosphorus, is a nonpolar molecule as it consists of atoms of the same element (phosphorus) with equal electronegativity. The symmetric tetrahedral shape ensures that any dipole moments cancel out.

Tips

A common mistake is assuming a molecule is polar just because it contains polar bonds; the overall geometry must also be considered.

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