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What does it mean to say that a bond is polar? Give two examples of molecules with polar bonds. Indicate in your examples the direction of the polarity.
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This occurs when the atoms have different electronegativities, causing the electrons to be more attracted to one atom than the other. This results in a partial positive charge on the less electronegative atom and a partial negative charge on the more Show more…
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