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Understanding Polar & Nonpolar Molecules: From Diazene to Nitrogen Dio
Chapter 10, Problem 92P(choose chapter or problem)
Classify each molecule as polar or nonpolar.
(a) \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\)
(c) \(\mathrm{CF}_{4}\)
(d) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\)
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QUESTION:
Classify each molecule as polar or nonpolar.
(a) \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\)
(c) \(\mathrm{CF}_{4}\)
(d) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\)
ANSWER:
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Polarity: When the atoms or elements in the molecule have a larger electronegativity difference and thus carry partial charges individually, the molecule is expected to be polar. Further polarity is due to an asymmetric structure of the molecule.
Non-polarity: When the atoms or elements in the molecule do not have a larger electronegativity difference and thus do not carry partial charges individually, the molecule is expected to be nonpolar. Further non-polarity is due to the symmetric structure of the molecule.
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Understanding Polar & Nonpolar Molecules: From Diazene to Nitrogen Dio
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Explore the properties of various molecules like diazene, hydrogen peroxide, and carbon tetrafluoride. Understand the influence of molecular shape and electronegativity on polarity. Discover why some are polar while others are nonpolar based on their structure.