Which would you describes as **#x201Cstickier”: a polar molecule or a nonpolar one?
The meaning of a term “stickier” and whether it is a polar or a non-polar molecule.
Answer to Problem 18RQ
A polar molecule can be described as a “stickier”.
Explanation of Solution
Since a polar covalent bond is formed when two different atoms with a slight difference in electronegativities shared their electron to make a covalent bond.
In a polar molecule, the atoms with slightly higher electronegativity tend to attract electrons more towards it and gain a partial negative charge while the other element presents with slightly lesser electronegativity gains a partial positive charge.
This tendency of a polar bond makes the molecule to act like adhesive and thus it is called as a stickier.
Thus, due to this charge separation and generation of opposite charges in a covalent bond, they attract more towards each other and thus a polar molecule can be considered as sticky molecules.
Conclusion:
Therefore, a polar molecule can be described as a “stickier”.
Chapter 18 Solutions
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
The Cosmic Perspective
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
University Physics Volume 1
Life in the Universe (4th Edition)
Physics: Principles with Applications
Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON