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A water molecule is polar because there is an uneven distribution of electrons between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms.
Yazmin Sawayn
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∙ 11y agoWater is a polar molecular compound.
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Is water a nonpolar compound?
no... water is a polar compound
Define polar compound and give an example?
"water is a good example of a polar compound."
Why sodium chloride dissolved in water'?
Water is a polar solvent and NaCl is an ionic compound.
Is water a Nonpolor compound?
No. It is polar.
Is water a ionic?
No. Water is a polar covalent compound.
Why does NaCl dissolve in an aqueous solution?
Because sodium chloride and water are ionic compounds.
Is water a non-polar solvent?
No, water is a polar solvent because of the polar oxygen-hydrogen bonds and the geometry of the compound.
Does water dissolve polar compound?
yes
Are kerosene and oil soluble?
No. Kerosene is an organic compound. and water is a non-organic compound. (kerosene : non-polar Water : polar). As water is a polar solvent kerosene is not soluble in it. but kerosene is soluble in ethyl alcohol which is a non-polar solvent.
Why is common salt soluble in water?
Salt is soluble in water because is a polar, ionic compound.
What happens to nonpolar-covalent bonds when dissolved in water?
A non-polar compound is not miscible with water, which is a polar solvent. Hence, we cannot dissolve a non-polar compound inside water. Thus, when you mix them together within a container, the compound and water will continue to stay as 2 miscible distinct layers.
Is gasoline a non polar compound?
Yes, if it is insoluble in water it must be non-polar.
