Explain the difference in polarity between co2 and h2o by referring to the polarity of the bonds and the shape of the molecules

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Twizzler

14 March, 11:03

Explain the difference in polarity between co2 and h2o by referring to the polarity of the bonds and the shape of the molecules

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Nathanael Freeman · Answer 1

Both H2O and CO2 have polar covalent bondings (O is more electronegative than H or C). The main molecular difference arises from their different geometry.

Lillianna Monroe · Answer 2

CO2 is a linear molecule so despite of having to dipolar bonds they add up and exactly cancel each other rendering the molecule non-polar.