Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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Author: Charles H Corwin
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Chapter 12, Problem 56E
Interpretation Introduction
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The non-polar covalent bond is to be predicted using figure 12.9.
Concept introduction:
Electronegativity is defined as the tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards it. Polarized bonds are a result of the electronegativity difference between bonding atoms. If the electronegativity difference is
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