Is the O2 Lewis structure polar or nonpolar?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the Lewis structure of O2 (dioxygen) is polar or nonpolar, implying a need to analyze the molecular structure and symmetry of O2 to determine its polarity.
Answer
O2 is nonpolar
The final answer is O2 is nonpolar
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is O2 is nonpolar
More Information
Oxygen gas (O2) consists of two oxygen atoms with identical electronegativity, leading to a symmetric electron distribution and, thus, a nonpolar molecule.
Sources
- Chemistry for Changing Times - chem.libretexts.org
- Are N2 and O2 polar or non-polar molecules? - Quora - quora.com
- O2 Lewis Structure – Easy Hard Science - Learn With Dr. Scott - learnwithdrscott.com
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