Chapter 1.5: Polar and Nonpolar Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
To predict whether a molecule is polar, we need to determine what two things?
A
o 1) whether the molecule has polar bonds and
o 2) what the arrangement of its atoms is in space
2
Q
What is the vector sum of individual bond dipoles?
A
molecular dipole moment (μ)
3
Q
Define molecular dipole moment (μ)
A
the vector sum of individual bond dipoles
