The Covalent Model

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A property of molecules with an uneven distribution of charges, leading to a molecule having a positive and a negative end.

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Polarity

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The degree to which electrons are shared unequally between two atoms in a bond.

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Bond Polarity

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A type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally, resulting in a molecule with a dipole moment.

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Polar Covalent Bond

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A measure of the separation of positive and negative charges in a molecule.

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Dipole Moment

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A covalent bond with equal sharing of electrons between atoms.

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Pure Covalent Bond

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The ability of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond.

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Electronegativity

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Charges that are less than the full charge of a proton or electron, often occurring in polar molecules.

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Partial Charges

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The overall dipole moment of a molecule, considering all individual bond dipoles.

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Net Dipole

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The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

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Molecular Geometry

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The angle formed between three atoms across at least two bonds.

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Bond Angle