Polar Molecular Compound

Definition

A polar molecular compound is a chemical compound composed of covalently bonded atoms, where the distribution of electrons creates an uneven charge distribution, resulting in positive and negative poles within the molecule.

Related terms

Covalent Bond: A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share electrons to achieve stability.

Electronegativity:

Electronegativity refers to the ability of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond.

Dipole Moment: Dipole moment measures the polarity of a molecule by calculating the separation between positive and negative charges within it.