Question

Is sulfur dioxide a dipole force?

Answer 1

Explanation:

This figure is depicting the polarity of sulphur dioxide molecule:

Sulphur dioxide: Sulfur dioxide is an odourless, colourless gas. When under pressure.

1. It becomes a liquid that readily dissolves in water.
2. Sulphur dioxide is mostly released into the atmosphere as a result of operations such as coal and oil combustion in power plants, as well as copper smelting.

Dipole-Dipole force: Between molecules with persistent dipoles, dipole-dipole forces arise.

1. The symmetry of the dipoles found in the molecule as a result of the polar bonds prevents sulphur dioxide from having dipole-dipole forces.
2. The strength of these forces grows stronger with increasing polarity for molecules of similar size and mass.

Yes, Sulphur dioxide $S{O}_2$ is a polar molecule with intermolecular forces characterized by dipole-dipole interactions.