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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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NH2OH He CH3Cl CH4

Show partial/full charges when appropriate

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Elements can be electronegative or electropositive in nature.

Electronegative elements attract the electron density in a chemical species towards itself thereby attaining a partial negative charge on itself. It is represented as: $δ -$

Electropositive elements repel the electron density in a chemical species away from itself thereby attaining a partial positive charge on itself. It is represented as: $δ +$

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