Polar vs. Non Polar Molecules. Covalent/Molecular Compounds All molecular compounds are either polar...

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Polar vs. Non Polar Molecules

Covalent/Molecular Compounds

All molecular compounds are either polar or nonpolar

Polar Molecules

In polar molecules, electrons are not shared equally.

Molecular Polarity

Depends on 2 factorsSymmetry of

shape Bond polarity

Bond PolarityA bond is polar if it has a dipole moment.

Bond Dipole Moment: The electrons in a covalent bond connecting two different atoms are not equally shared by the atoms due to the electronegativity difference between the two elements.

If F, O, N, or Cl is bonded to a nonmetal other than itself, then the bond has a dipole

*** N Cl = no dipole

F ON C

Polar

Nonpolar

Al

Cl

Nonpolar MoleculesMolecules without positive and negative

sides (dipole)

Symmetrical or the same on their exterior

Polar Molecules

Molecules with a positive and negative side (dipole)

Asymmetrical

Causes of Polarity

1. Asymmetrical shapeTrigonal pyramidalBent

2. Unshared e- on the central atom

3. Polar bonds (see slide 5)

Causes of PolarityAsymmetrical Shape

Example- CH3Cl

Shapes

Polar/Nonpolar

Tetrahedral

Linear

Trigonal Planar

Depends on Symmetry

Always Polar

Bent

Pyramidal

Always asymmetrical

Symmetrical Assymetrical

Nonpolar Polar

Symmetrical Assymetrical

Nonpolar Polar

Symmetrical Assymetrical

Nonpolar Polar