Polar and Nonpolar Molecules

Polar and Nonpolar Molecules

Polar Molecules

• Asymmetrical

• Opposite charges at the ends of the molecule

• The central atom may have 1 or more lone pairs of electrons

Nonpolar Molecules

• Symmetrical

• No charges or the same charges at the ends of the molecule

• The central atom will NOT have any lone (unbonded) pairs of electrons

Polar and Nonpolar Molecules

Symmetrical 
Nonpolar 
Asymmetrical 
Polar 

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Classify the following molecule.

• polar

• nonpolar

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Is the following molecule polar or nonpolar?

• polar

• nonpolar

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Is the following molecule polar or nonpolar?

• polar

• nonpolar

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Is the molecule polar or nonpolar?

• Polar

• Nonpolar

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Is the following molecule polar or nonpolar?

• polar

• nonpolar

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Is the following molecule polar or nonpolar?

• polar

• nonpolar

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Is the following molecule polar or nonpolar?

• polar

• nonpolar

Multiple Choice

Classify the following molecule.

• polar

• nonpolar

Multiple Choice

Classify the following molecule.

• polar

• nonpolar