Some molecules that are covalently bonded do not have a difference in charge across the molecule. These molecules are referred to as nonpolar. What arrangement of electrons would result in a nonpolar molecule?

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Mauricio Hanna

Chemistry

15 March, 04:26

Some molecules that are covalently bonded do not have a difference in charge across the molecule. These molecules are referred to as nonpolar. What arrangement of electrons would result in a nonpolar molecule?

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Matthew · Answer 1

An even distribution of electrons creates non-polar molecules with no regions of charge concentration, while an uneven distribution causes regions of polarity.