Neutral Molecules

Definition

Neutral molecules are chemical compounds that have no net electrical charge. This means the number of protons (positive charges) equals the number of electrons (negative charges).

Related terms

Ionic Compound: A compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

Covalent Bonding: A type of chemical bond involving the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Polarity:

The property of having poles or being polar, which can refer to a molecule with a net dipole as a result of opposing charges.