Molecular Polarity Flashcards
1
Q
How to identify a polar molecule?
A
Uneven charge distribution, water is a good example.
2
Q
True or False: Nonpolar molecules have an equal distribution of electrical charge.
A
True
3
Q
What is a non polar molecule?
A
A molecule with an even charge distribution.
4
Q
Why are polar molecules soluble in water?
A
Due to hydrogen bonding
5
Q
Name one common example of a nonpolar molecule.
A
Oxygen (O2) or methane (CH4)