Polarity
Definition
Polarity refers to the distribution of electric charges in a molecule, leading to regions of positive and negative charge. It determines how molecules interact with each other.
Related terms
Nonpolar Molecules: These are molecules where electrons are shared equally by the atoms, resulting in no charge separation.
Dipole Moment: This is a measure of the overall polarity of a molecule.
Hydrogen Bonding: A type of intermolecular force that occurs when a hydrogen atom bonded to an electronegative atom interacts with another electronegative atom. It's stronger due to polarity.
"Polarity" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP Biology
Organic Chemistry
Study guides (3)
AP Chemistry - 1.4 Composition of Mixtures
AP Chemistry - 3.9 Separation of Solutions and Mixtures Chromatography
AP Chemistry - 3.10 Solubility
Practice Questions (1)
PCl₃ is polar and PF₅ is nonpolar. Which of the following statements correctly justifies the difference in polarity?
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
Stay Connected
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.