Is the bond type in SO2 polar or nonpolar?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the type of bond in sulfur dioxide (SO2) is polar or nonpolar. This involves understanding the electronegativity differences between the atoms and the molecular geometry of SO2.
Answer
polar
The final answer is polar
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is polar
More Information
SO2 is polar because it has a bent molecular shape causing the dipole moments to not cancel out.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking that the molecule's polar covalent bonds make it nonpolar overall; however, molecular geometry is key.
Sources
- Is SO2 polar or non-polar? - CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY - Laurence Lavelle - lavelle.chem.ucla.edu
- Is SO2 polar or nonpolar? - Quora - quora.com
- Is the bond type in SO2 polar or nonpolar? - bellevuecollege.edu
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