CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A molecule that has no net dipole moment is called


Open in App
Solution

Non-polar molecules:

  • “Atoms and nonpolar molecules are electrically symmetrical and have no dipole moment because their electronic charge cloud is symmetrically distributed.”
  • A molecule that has no net dipole moment is called a Non-polar molecule.
  • Examples of non-polar molecules are methaneCH4 and carbon tetrachlorideCCl4.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Non-Polar Covalent Compounds_Tackle
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon