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Define polar and Non-polar molecules. Give example

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Polar Molecule:- A molecule in which the individual dipoles do not cancel each other and results in a net dipole moment is called a polar molecule.
Example:-H2O, It has a slight positive charge on one side and slight negative charge on the other side.
Non-Polar Molecule:- A molecule in which the individual dipoles cancel each other & result in zero net dipole moment is called a non-polar molecule.
Example:-H2, it has a net zero dipole moment.

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