Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the molecular polarity of the chlorate ion, ClO_3^-?
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13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces
Molecular Polarity
Multiple Choice
Determine if disulfur dichloride, S2Cl2, is polar or nonpolar.
A
Polar
B
Nonpolar
C
Cannot be determined
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Identify the molecular geometry of disulfur dichloride (S2Cl2). The molecule has a bent shape due to the presence of lone pairs on the sulfur atoms.
Consider the electronegativity of the atoms involved. Chlorine is more electronegative than sulfur, which means the S-Cl bonds will have a dipole moment with the negative end pointing towards the chlorine atoms.
Analyze the symmetry of the molecule. In S2Cl2, the bent shape means that the dipole moments do not cancel out, leading to an overall dipole moment.
Determine the polarity based on the molecular geometry and dipole moments. Since the dipole moments do not cancel out, S2Cl2 is a polar molecule.
Conclude that disulfur dichloride (S2Cl2) is polar due to its bent shape and the presence of dipole moments that do not cancel each other out.
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