6.15 Degrees of Polarity
SUMMARY
The polarity of a bond between two atoms can be deduced by looking at the relative positions of the two atoms in the periodic table. In general, the farther apart they are, the greater the polarity. Duration: 5:56.
VIDEO CHECK QUESTIONS
6.15a What is electronegativity?
6.15b What makes a bond “nonpolar”?
6.15c Is it possible for there to be a sharing of electrons in an ionic bond?
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