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The term 'polarity' refers to a separation of electrical charge. This chapter examines how this separation can come about and its consequences in molecules.
Understandings A covalent bond is formed by the electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the positively charged nuclei. Bond polarity results from the difference in electronegativities of the bonded atoms. Applications and skills Deduction of the polar nature of a covalent bond from electronegativity values. |
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In Chapter 2.3