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13 July, 19:39

How can a molecule be nonpolar when it consists of atoms that have different electronegativities?

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  1. 13 July, 19:42
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    You must calculate the EN larger number subtracted by the smaller number, and also draw it too.

    Then you have to look at a scale;

    Non-polar: 0-0.5

    Polar Covalent: 0.6-1.6

    Ionic: 1.7+

    If you draw the molecule and they are symmetrical it will be non-polar but with polar bonds if you calculate the EN.
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