What is the difference between a polar and a non polar bond?

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What is the difference between a polar and a non polar bond?

2006-09-13 16:52:09 · 3 answers · asked by eduardo 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_bond

2006-09-13 16:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

In a polar bond, the charge distributes between the atoms unequally. One will become negative and the other positive. An example is the ionic bond in NaCl. A non polar bond, such as a covalent bond indicates that the charge is equally shared between the atoms. An example would be the bond between hydrogen and carbon in methane.

2006-09-13 16:55:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Biology 101 - huh? well I had to drop that class but I do have that info in my notes- If you dont find out i will get back to you soon. sorry-

2006-09-13 16:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by tbaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋