Polar molecule

Polar Molecule

A Polar Molecule is a type of molecule that has an uneven distribution of electrons. This causes the molecule to have a slight electrical dipole moment where one end is slightly positive and the other end is slightly negative.

Pronunciation

Polar Molecule: /ˈpoʊ.lər ˈmɑː.lɪ.kjuːl/

Etymology

The term "Polar Molecule" is derived from the Latin word "polus" meaning "pole" and the Greek word "molysmos" meaning "struggle". This refers to the struggle between the positive and negative poles within the molecule.

Related Terms

• Nonpolar Molecule: A molecule in which electron distribution is equal and there are no poles.
• Dipole Moment: A measure of the polarity of a polar molecule.
• Electronegativity: The measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.
• Covalent Bond: A type of chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

See Also

• Chemical Bond
• Molecular Geometry
• Intermolecular Forces

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