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8 May, 21:39

A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) contains two polar covalent bonds. Why is the molecule nonpolar?

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  1. 8 May, 22:55
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    The molecule is non-polar, because the difference in electronegativity between the two sides of the structure equals 0. The electronegativity difference between O (3.5) and C (2.5) is 1 and also on the other side, cancelling each other.
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