Polarity Flashcards
1
Q
Is the molecule symmetrical? No
A
Polar
2
Q
Is the molecule symmetrical and the terminal atoms are the same? Yes
A
Nonpolar
3
Q
Is the molecule symmetrical and the terminal atoms are the same? Symmetrical-yes, no for same terminal atoms
A
Polar
4
Q
Is the molecule a Hydrocarbon?yes
A
nonpolar
5
Q
When creating the Lewis structure, which elements always go on the outside?
A
Hydrogen
6
Q
which elements are always in the center?
A
those that are the least electronegative
7
Q
Linear has what bond angle?
A
180 degrees
8
Q
Trigonal planar has what bond angle?
A
120 degrees
9
Q
Tetrahedral
A
109.5
10
Q
Trigonal Pyramidal
A
107
11
Q
Bent
A
104.5
12
Q
Which shapes are asymmetrical?
A
trigonal pyramidal and bent
13
Q
equal pull
A
nonpolar covalent
14
Q
one pulls much stronger than the other
A
ionic
15
Q
all ionic compounds are polar?
A
yes
