d. CH₁, CH,F, and CHF, CH₂ polar Electronegativity C- polar CH,F polar CHF3 nonpolar nonpolar nonpolar H- C= H= F= C= H= F= Question 2b: All three of these molecules have the same molecular geometry; they are tetrahedral. Observe the collection of bond dipoles and explain why they do not all have the same molecular polarity

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### Understanding Molecular Geometry: CH₄, CH₃F, and CHF₃

**Diagram Explanation:**

The image includes a table titled "Electronegativity and Molecular Polarity" comparing three molecules: CH₄, CH₃F, and CHF₃. 

#### Table Columns:
- **Electronegativity**
- **Molecular Polarity**

#### Table Rows:

1. **CH₄ (Methane)**
   - Carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H)
   - Described as nonpolar due to evenly distributed charge.

2. **CH₃F (Fluoromethane)**
   - Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Fluorine (F)
   - Polar characteristics due to the presence of the electronegative fluorine atom.

3. **CHF₃ (Trifluoromethane)**
   - Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and multiple Fluorine (F) atoms
   - Also exhibits polar characteristics due to the increased electronegative force from multiple fluorine atoms.

**Question 2b:**
It prompts an inquiry into why molecules with similar tetrahedral geometry, specifically CH₄, CH₃F, and CHF₃, have differences in molecular polarity. The focus is on observing the collection of bond dipoles, leading to an explanation of the molecular polarity discrepancies.

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This explanation is designed to provide clarity on molecular polarity concepts, assisting students in understanding how electronegativity and molecular structure influence the properties of substances.
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Molecular Geometry: CH₄, CH₃F, and CHF₃ **Diagram Explanation:** The image includes a table titled "Electronegativity and Molecular Polarity" comparing three molecules: CH₄, CH₃F, and CHF₃. #### Table Columns: - **Electronegativity** - **Molecular Polarity** #### Table Rows: 1. **CH₄ (Methane)** - Carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H) - Described as nonpolar due to evenly distributed charge. 2. **CH₃F (Fluoromethane)** - Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Fluorine (F) - Polar characteristics due to the presence of the electronegative fluorine atom. 3. **CHF₃ (Trifluoromethane)** - Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and multiple Fluorine (F) atoms - Also exhibits polar characteristics due to the increased electronegative force from multiple fluorine atoms. **Question 2b:** It prompts an inquiry into why molecules with similar tetrahedral geometry, specifically CH₄, CH₃F, and CHF₃, have differences in molecular polarity. The focus is on observing the collection of bond dipoles, leading to an explanation of the molecular polarity discrepancies. --- This explanation is designed to provide clarity on molecular polarity concepts, assisting students in understanding how electronegativity and molecular structure influence the properties of substances.
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