alleryStart learning →A molecule has one end with a slightly positive charge and the other end with a slightly negative charge. What is it called?
AA non-polar molecule
BA noble gas atom
CA metallic crystal
DA polar molecule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A polar molecule
1. Unequal sharing of a bonding pair leaves partial charges on the two atoms.
2. A molecule with one slightly positive end and one slightly negative end is a polar molecule.
3. Water, ammonia and hydrogen chloride are all examples of polar molecules.
4. A non-polar molecule spreads its charge evenly, which is the opposite arrangement.
_Source: Siyavula Physical Sciences Grade 11 (Everything Science, CC BY 4.0), Chapter 3: Atomic combinations_
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