How do you determine if a molecule is polar or non-polar?

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How do you determine if a molecule is polar or non-polar?

2007-01-21 10:22:52 · 3 answers · asked by Daniel w 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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once you determine the shape, you have to see if it is symmetrical, or if all of the holes are filled. if it's symmetrical and/or all the holes are filled, it is non-polar. if it's asymmetrical and/or 1 or more holes aren't filled, it's polar. good luck!

2007-01-21 10:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Subtract the electronegativities of the bonds. If the bonds are polar, the molecule is polar

2007-01-21 10:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by killian10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

BY its geometry.

2007-01-21 10:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by *~JeS~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋