
Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter
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Author: Neil D. Jespersen, Alison Hyslop
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Chapter 9, Problem 7PE
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Is the sulfur tetrafluoride molecule polar or nonpolar? Explain your reasoning. (Hint: Use the VSEPR model to sketch the shape of the molecule.)
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Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter
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