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Chapter 5, Problem 33E
Determining Molecular Polarity
Determine whether each molecule is polar:
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1. Which is an example of a non-polar molecule that contains polar covalent bonds?
A. H2O B. NH3 C. N2 D. CBr4
2. Which of the following molecules dissolves in water?
A. C6H6 B. CBr4 C. CH3OH D. CCl4
3. SO3 molecules are ____.
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B. an average distribution of electrons
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Chemistry In Focus
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