Polar Molecules Worksheet
Explore the properties and characteristics of polar molecules, including electronegativity, molecular geometry, and intermolecular forces.
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Polar Molecules: An Introduction
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Use your knowledge of chemistry to explain the concepts of polar molecules.
1. Which of the following best describes a polar molecule?
A molecule with evenly distributed charge.
A molecule with a separation of positive and negative charge.
A molecule composed of only one type of atom.
A molecule that does not interact with other molecules.
2. What property of atoms primarily determines if a bond will be polar?
Atomic mass
Number of protons
Electronegativity
Boiling point
3. In a polar covalent bond, electrons are shared between two atoms.
4. The molecule shown below is because of its bent shape and the difference in electronegativity between oxygen and hydrogen.

5. Explain why water (H₂O) is considered a polar molecule.
6. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a polar molecule.
True
False
7. All molecules with polar bonds are polar overall.
True
False
Match the term to its definition.
8. Electronegativity
a. Uneven sharing of electrons
9. Dipole
b. A molecule with a positive and negative end
10. Polar covalent bond
c. Ability of an atom to attract electrons in a bond
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