Polar molecules have a partial positive charge on one side and a partial negative charge on the other side, a separation of charge called a dipole. Which of the following molecules has this kind of a dipole? a. IonicB. Covalent

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Rayna Bruce

23 November, 10:34

Polar molecules have a partial positive charge on one side and a partial negative charge on the other side, a separation of charge called a dipole. Which of the following molecules has this kind of a dipole? a. IonicB. Covalent

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Celeste · Answer 1

Answer:Covalent

Explanation:

Covalent bonds are formed by sharing of electrons between two atoms. The shared electrons are normally situated between the nuclei of the both atoms. However, atoms of some elements posses an usual ability to attract the shared electrons of a bond towards itself. We say that such atoms have a high electronegativity. High electronegativity leads to the existence of polar covalent bonds since the shared electron pair is now closer to one of the bonding atoms than the other. The atom to which the electron pair is closer becomes partially negative while the other becomes partially positive. This is only possible in a covalent bond where electrons are shared between bonding atoms. The charge separation is known as a dipole.

Note that ionic bonds involve a complete transfer of electrons leading to the formation of ions and is not applicable here.